I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 229 The Crown Prince attends court in person?!
Xu Qingyi looked somewhat bewildered and didn't react for a moment.

Noticing Chen Mo's gaze, she slowly looked down, her expression instantly freezing, and her fair and beautiful cheeks turning red at a visible speed.

"Chen Mo!!"

If it weren't for the isolation array in this room, her shout would probably have summoned the palace guards.

Xu Qingyi huddled in the corner of the bed, hugging the blanket, glaring at Chen Mo with utter shame and indignation.

"You, you actually dared to do this to me... I knew you lecherous scoundrel had no good intentions!"

"..."

Chen Mo's eyebrows twitched. "What did I do?"

Xu Qingyi gritted her teeth and said in a trembling voice, "You know perfectly well why I'm asking! Not only did you take off my clothes, but your hands also... you even pinched me there!"

Chen Mo said helplessly, "First of all, I didn't take off your clothes. Secondly, I was sleeping peacefully by myself, so why were you next to me?"

Xu Qingyi paused slightly upon hearing this.

The events of last night flashed through my mind...

After Chen Mo finished writing the story, he lay down on the bed and fell asleep, while she sat in the chair flipping through the manuscript pages.

Although this novel, *Yin Ping Mei*, consists of only five short chapters, its language is concise and its narrative is tight. While its diction is not as ornate as that of *Shen Gong Yuan*, it is very smooth to read and makes it hard to put down.

"I didn't expect him to actually have some skill..."

Xu Qingyi found that the more she interacted with Chen Mo, the less she could understand him.

However, at such a young age, he is not only a genius in both Taoist and martial arts cultivation, but also has an extremely strong ability to solve cases, and is proficient in formations, alchemy, and soul techniques...

In addition, the lingerie he designed became a sensation throughout Kyoto, and the name "Whip-Clad Hero" spread widely among wealthy women...

They actually write storybooks nowadays?
Judging from the writing style displayed in these first few chapters, the so-called "classics" of Wan Juan Lou have probably been crushed to dust!
"Just how many secrets does this person hold that I don't know?"

Xu Qingyi put away the manuscript, sat on the edge of the bed, and stared at Chen Mo sleeping soundly, momentarily lost in thought.

As the night deepened, she felt a little sleepy. After hesitating for a moment, she carefully lay down beside her.

"Just lying down for a little while..."

Xu Qingyi thought to herself silently.

Then, when I opened my eyes again, I saw the scene I had just witnessed...

"No wonder I felt a little tingly and numb when I was half asleep last night, and I even dreamed about the scene in 'The Palace's Lament' where someone gets spanked... Turns out I really did get spanked!"

Since she had climbed up here of her own accord, Xu Qingyi felt a little guilty, and her tone softened as she whispered, "This is my bed, what's wrong with me sleeping here?"

Chen Mo shrugged and said, "So, according to you, the Crown Prince has already bestowed you upon me. Is there any problem with me sleeping with you?"

"..."

Hsu Ching-yi blushed, but didn't know how to refute him.

Logically speaking, Chen Mo, having received an edict issued by the Crown Prince, could indeed do anything to her...

"But Mr. Xu, you can rest assured, I'm not the kind of person who bullies others because of my power. I would never do anything outrageous to you just because of this piece of teaching paper," Chen Mo said seriously.

"At least you still have some humanity left..."

Just as Xu Qingyi was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she saw Chen Mo holding a yellow paper in one hand and a token in the other, and continued, "At least the Purple Phoenix Token should be added... Xu Sizheng, listen to my command, and watch the ball."

?

"You lecherous scoundrel, I'll fight you to the death!"

Xu Qingyi gritted her teeth, making a grinding sound, and pounced like a little leopard.

Chen Mo was prepared for her dribbling and charging at him. He reached out and grabbed her slender waist, then rolled over and pressed her onto the bed. The two were pressed tightly together, and he could feel her delicate and smooth touch even through her clothes.

As a Daoist cultivator, Xu Qingyi did not need to train her body, so her figure was not as toned as Li Yuan's, but it was softer and more plump, like a ripe peach that could be squeezed out with a gentle press.

"W-what are you going to do?" Xu Qingyi asked nervously.

"It's that classic question again: should I take it or not?" Chen Mo pondered, pinching his chin with his fingers.

"..."

Xu Qingyi covered her chest with her hands, her ears burning, and turned her head away, not daring to look at him.

“And I have to criticize you, you’re not honest at all. You were clearly wearing a thong, but you still wouldn’t admit it…” Chen Mo looked down at her, his eyes full of amusement. “It seems that Xu Sizheng also enjoys this feeling of surviving in the cracks?”

"No, you're not allowed to say that!"

Xu Qingyi hurriedly covered his mouth; the blush had gradually spread to his neck, and he looked like he was about to be cooked.

She didn't know why she had become like this...

Chen Mo gave her a pair of underwear, and out of curiosity, she thought she could secretly try them on. However, Chen Mo caught her red-handed and pinned her against a tree, slapping her several times...

That feeling of shame mixed with a strange sensation gave her an indescribable flutter.

At the same time, a seed was quietly planted.

Since then, it's as if Xu Qingyi has opened the door to a new world.

She still appeared impeccably dressed in white, but secretly changed into stockings and a thong underneath, even imagining what it would be like if Chen Mo discovered her… This unprecedented sense of “depravity” made her unable to extricate herself from it…

But this was just a fantasy; I never expected that he would actually see it!
"My undergarments haven't dried yet, so I had to change into these panties..." Xu Qingyi murmured softly.

"is it?"

Chen Mo raised his hand and unleashed a burst of true energy, opening the wardrobe door beside him from a distance.

Inside, there was a dazzling array of stockings and panties, with at least ten different styles of thongs alone, covering various colors and styles; almost every style sold at Jinxiufang could be found here…

?

Chen Mo was stunned.

He had expected there might be some items in the closet, but he didn't expect it to be this complete!

"Holy crap, you're a god of war in a thong! I didn't expect you to be such a contrast, Xu Sizheng!" Chen Mo exclaimed in surprise.

"..."

Xu Qingyi wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

I shouldn't have brought him here; it's so embarrassing!
"It's all your fault for sending me that kind of thing, and even spanking me...spanking my bottom...otherwise I wouldn't have..." Xu Qingyi gripped the hem of her dress tightly, biting her lip as she said, "I'm warning you, you're not allowed to tell Her Majesty about this, otherwise..."

"Or what? You'll strangle me with your thong?" Chen Mo said, somewhat amused.

Xu Qingyi glared at him, annoyed, and said, "Otherwise, I'll never talk to you again! From now on, you go your way, and I'll go mine... Ugh!"

Before she could finish speaking, her body trembled violently, and she looked at Chen Mo in disbelief.

Chen Mo silently released his hand, cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, sorry, I just got carried away... Please continue."

Xu Qingyi took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and said, "You can't bully me just because you have the Crown Prince's decree..."

Chen Mo frowned and said, "What are you saying? Does that mean I won't bully you if I don't have a decree?"

"..."

Xu Qingyi's breasts heaved slightly, feeling that she would be driven crazy by this guy sooner or later!

"Just kidding, don't worry, this is a secret between the two of us, I won't tell anyone." Chen Mo blinked and said with a light laugh.

"secret?"

Looking into those deep eyes, Xu Qingyi's heart skipped a beat, and she snorted coldly, "Then I'll trust you this once, but you're not allowed to lie to me..."

thump—

Just then, a deep and resonant chime came from outside.

"The morning bell has rung; I must hurry to pay my respects to the Empress."

Xu Qingyi came to her senses, her expression serious, and got up from the bed.

At this moment, she had her back to Chen Mo, and the tight dress outlined her rounded curves, with the faint marks of the belt around her waist visible...

"Are these things really comfortable to wear?"

Chen Mo couldn't resist reaching out a finger to hook the ribbon.

?

Xu Qingyi froze, stammering, "What...what are you doing? Let go right now!"

"Oh."

Chen Mo did as instructed and released his hand.

Snapped--

The straps snapped back, creating a ripple.

"Um!!"

Xu Qingyi's body trembled violently, she let out a low moan, and almost collapsed onto the bed.

Chen Mo looked at the scene before him and his throat involuntarily moved.

Such a big reaction?
It seems Xu Sizheng has quite a contrast...

……

……

After half a stick of incense.

Two figures walked out of the palace.

Xu Qingyi's gait was somewhat unnatural, her cheeks still flushed, and she glared at Chen Mo with a mixture of embarrassment and anger. "You bastard, you definitely did that on purpose!"

She still feels a burning sensation, and her legs feel weak when she walks.

Chen Mo nodded and said, "That's right."

Xu Qingyi: "..."

She found herself completely helpless against this shameless guy.

Just as they left Yeting and passed Cangzhen Gate, a clear, crisp voice suddenly rang out:

"Chen Mo!"

The two turned their heads at the sound and saw a little boy skipping and hopping towards them.

"Your Highness, please take it easy."

Fan Sigui and a group of servants jogged after her.

The Crown Prince approached the two men, dressed in a black and red imperial robe embroidered with four-clawed dragons, a jade belt around his waist, and a nine-tassel crown, exuding an air of solemnity and nobility that he had before.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

Chen Mo and Xu Qingyi bowed in greeting.

"No gift."

The crown prince waved his hand and asked with some curiosity, "Chen Mo, did you play with a ball last night?"

"..."

Xu Qingyi lowered her head and started looking for a crack in the ground again.

Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, it might not be appropriate to discuss this topic in public..."

"So you've already played with it?" The Crown Prince turned to look at Fan Sigui, hands on his hips, and said angrily, "Look at Xu Sizheng, and then look at you. You wouldn't let me play with it no matter what. You're such a stingy person!"

"..."

Fan Sigui's eyelids twitched, and she looked at Chen Mo with a somewhat unfriendly gaze.

But she suppressed her anger, bent down, and said softly, "Your Highness, we need to hurry. If we are late, Grand Tutor Lü will be angry."

The crown prince was clearly terrified of the name "Grand Tutor Lü." His expression hardened, he shrank back, and nodded, saying, "Alright."

At this moment, he thought of something, looked up at Chen Mo, and said expectantly, "Chen Mo, why don't you come with me too?"

Chen Mo asked curiously, "Where are we going?"

The crown prince said, "Attend court."

Chen Mo: ?
Fan Sigui frowned slightly and said, "Your Highness, this is against the rules..."

"I won't let him into the palace, I'm just asking him to walk with me for a while, is that not enough?" The Crown Prince pouted, looking pitiful.

Fan Sigui hesitated for a moment, then said helplessly, "Alright then, but we can only go as far as Fengtian Gate."

"it is good!"

The crown prince immediately beamed with joy and strode happily toward the outer court.

Chen Mo and Fan Sigui walked side by side, followed by a ceremonial guard of nearly a hundred people, with fluttering banners and rumbling wheels. In addition to the guards wearing gold armor, there were also several officials and attendants from the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.

"Your Highness, we are still quite a distance from the Golden Palace. Are you sure you don't want to get in the sedan chair?" Fan Sigui asked.

"No way! I've finally managed to get out here, so I need to have a good look around." The Crown Prince looked around curiously. Although he had been born and raised in the palace, he rarely had the opportunity to leave Huaiqing Palace, let alone go to the outer court.

The majestic palaces, rugged rocks, and towering cypress trees all around him were incredibly novel to him. His dark, bright eyes looked around, and like a curious child, he kept asking Chen Mo all sorts of questions.

Fan Sigui watched this scene, a trace of pity flashing in her eyes.

"Fan Sigui".

At this moment, Chen Mo asked, "Doesn't His Highness the Crown Prince rarely leave the palace? Why is he suddenly going to court?"

Fan Sigui shook her head and said, "This was Grand Tutor Lü's arrangement, and I don't know the specific reasons."

Grand Tutor Lü...

Chen Mo's mind stirred slightly.

This name is widely known and respected.

Lü Huaiyu was the Grand Secretary of the Secretariat and concurrently served as the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince.

He had once heard Chen Zhuo say that the so-called factional struggles were just minor squabbles, and as long as Grand Tutor Lü and Chief Minister Zhuang were in power, the court would never be overturned!
"Given the commotion the day before yesterday, the people from the Six Ministries should have taken the opportunity to make trouble in the court."

"Why is Grand Tutor Lü suddenly summoning the Crown Prince to court at this critical juncture?"

"Could this be Her Majesty the Empress's arrangement?"

Chen Mo pondered to himself, feeling that something was amiss.

The group arrived at Fengtian Gate, where Chen Mo and Fan Sigui stopped.

Given their official positions and ranks, they were not qualified to enter the Golden Palace. The Crown Prince could only follow the Junior Chamberlain into the palace.

"Fan Sigui, I really want to go in..."

The crown prince gazed at the massive palace not far away, his expression showing some tension and hesitation.

Fan Sigui squatted down and gently comforted him, "Don't worry, with Grand Tutor Lü and Her Majesty the Empress here, Your Highness only needs to do your duty. This servant will wait here for Your Highness to come out."

"All right……"

The Crown Prince turned to Chen Mo, "You'll be waiting for me here too, okay? We'll play ball together later~"

Chen Mo nodded, "Your subordinate obeys."

Led by the Junior Chamberlain, the Crown Prince walked toward the Golden Palace, turning back every few steps.

Only after the Crown Prince entered the main hall did Fan Sigui withdraw her gaze. She glanced at Chen Mo and said in a clear voice, "Lord Chen, I have a small request, I wonder if I should say it..."

Chen Mo said, "Miss Fan, please speak freely."

Fan Sigui took a deep breath and said softly, "The Crown Prince made a fuss all night yesterday, insisting that I play with his ball... Please explain to His Highness later that a woman's ball is not something to be played with casually..."

Chen Mo: "..."

……

……

The atmosphere in the Golden Palace was deathly silent.

Chen Zhuo narrowed his eyes, staring at Yan Peizhi. "The Barbarian Slave Case, the Zhou Family Case, and the power-money transactions between the Six Ministries... Lord Yan, which one would you like to hear about first?"

A chill ran down Yan Peizhi's spine, and his bad premonition grew stronger.

Seeing that he did not answer, Chen Zhu sneered and said, "Fine, since Lord Yan is not going to speak, let's proceed one by one in order."

“I have a letter here that records the detailed process of transporting the barbarians to Zhongzhou via the Grand Canal, receiving them at the Military Command, and then transporting them into the city through the South Water Gate… Yan Liang is just a small captain in the Tianlin Guard and has no ability to mobilize the Grand Canal and the Military Command. There is obviously a big shot behind him controlling things.”

"If I remember correctly, Yan Liang is Lord Yan's own nephew. Doesn't Lord Yan have anything to say about this?"

Yan Peizhi's hand clenched tightly under his sleeve, but he remained calm on the surface and shook his head, saying, "The case of the barbarian slave has been closed, and Yan Liang has paid the price for his actions. Based on unfounded speculation, Lord Chen wants to pin this mess on me?"

"Lord Yan, please don't be in a hurry, I haven't finished speaking yet..."

"The people mentioned in this letter include your son, Yan Linghu. He not only participated in the slave trade, but also had close ties with the Prince Yu's heir. I wonder what explanation Lord Yan has for this?"

Chen Zhuo said calmly.

boom!
Yan Peizhi's eyes widened as if struck by lightning!

Based on his understanding of Chen Zhuo, if someone says something like that in court, it's definitely not without reason!
Previously, Yan Linghu and Yan Liang often hung out together, so he guessed that they might be involved in the barbarian slave case... He never expected that someone would actually catch him red-handed!

"Hmph, who knows if this letter was forged by Lord Chen?" Cui Hao sneered. "After all, Yan Liang was interrogated by Chen Mo back then, so it would be very easy for him to forge some evidence."

"It's alright, I can hand this evidence over to Your Highness. Your Highness is wise and discerning, and the truth will naturally be determined."

"but……"

Chen Zhuo changed the subject, took out a second envelope, and said, "I have another piece of evidence here, which is related to Lord Cui. Would Lord Cui like to hear it as well?"

Cui Hao: ?
Chen Zhuo slowly and deliberately said, "The Zhou family case involves crimes of damaging city defenses and illegally crossing customs passes. According to this letter, the map of the capital's defenses was leaked by Zhu Qiming, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, and the person who has been in contact with Zhu Qiming is Lian Jianfeng, the commander of the guards of the Crown Prince's residence..."

"If I remember correctly, this Zhu Qiming was promoted by Lord Cui, right?"

"Nonsense!"

Cui Hao's face turned ashen, and he pointed at Chen Zhuo's nose, cursing, "This is nothing but personal revenge, framing and falsely accusing me!"

Chen Zhuo remained calm and did not argue with him.

From behind the bamboo curtain came the Empress's calm voice: "Whether it's an accusation or not, I will judge for myself... Lord Chen, do you have any other evidence to provide?"

"Have."

Chen Zhuo stepped forward, presented the letter with both hands, and said, "Your Highness, I have several letters here, which contain evidence of the Crown Prince's crimes of colluding with officials of the Six Ministries, selling official positions, forming cliques, and engaging in corruption. I implore Your Highness to order a thorough investigation to rectify the court!"

? !
The ministers of the six ministries looked at each other in bewilderment.

Just a moment ago I was ready to watch the Chen family make a fool of themselves, how did the fire suddenly turn on me?

The dejected officials, however, suddenly perked up, their breathing quickened, and their expressions became incredibly excited.

Although they didn't know where this evidence came from, they did know one thing—

The call to counterattack has been sounded!
Chen Zhuo is going on a killing spree!

(End of this chapter)