I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 242 Using this to test cadres? Madam, please have some self-respect!

Qin Shu followed Chen Mo through the training ground and into the depths of the government office.

The continuous black walls isolated this place from the outside world, and guards could be seen patrolling and standing guard everywhere, creating a cold and solemn atmosphere.

In the center of the black wall was a tightly closed iron gate, with a raised kylin pattern carved above it. Its fierce eyes seemed to be alive, sending chills down one's spine.

Chen Mo stepped forward and showed his waist tag.

crunch--

With a soft click, the door opened automatically.

The two entered and saw dozens of bloody torture instruments laid out in the inner courtyard. Several prison guards were squatting on the ground washing them, some of which still had bits of flesh and remnants of scalp hanging on them...

Qin Shu's face turned pale. He suppressed the urge to vomit and looked away, unable to bear watching any longer.

As a pampered lady of the Yan family, she had never seen such a scene before.
"Lord Chen has arrived."

"Greetings, Lord Chen."

The jailers all stood up and bowed.

Chen Mo now enjoys considerable prestige in the imperial prison.

After all, he only caught big fish, and he even developed the highly imaginative torture method of "inviting the enemy into the urn," enriching the interrogation methods of the imperial prison...

Qin Shu glanced at Chen Mo, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

We arrived at the dungeon located deep within the inner courtyard.

Two heavily armed guards stood at the door. After confirming their identities, they pressed their palms against the magic array on the wall.

Boom——

The doors slid open to both sides.

Chen Mo extended his hand and said, "Madam, please."

Qin Shu gazed at the dark and deep passageway, his throat tightened, he hesitated slightly, and then stepped inside.

Descending the spiral staircase, one arrives deep underground, where a narrow corridor lies before them. Oil lamps on the walls barely illuminate the path ahead, and mournful wails echo from the cells on either side…

Qin Shu felt increasingly nervous.

She gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with her slender hands, following closely behind Chen Mo.

At this moment, it seems that only this "despicable" man can give her a little sense of security.

Arriving at the private room at the end of the corridor, Chen Mo pushed open the door and entered.

"Young Master Yan, look who's here."

When Qin Shu entered the cell and saw the scene before him, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he exclaimed, "Tiger!!"

Two iron nails pierced Yan Linghu's shoulder blades, with iron chains hanging from the other end of the nails, leaving him suspended in the air like a piece of cured meat.

His entire body was covered in so much flesh that there wasn't a single good piece of flesh left. His two arms hung limply at his sides, the bones of which had been completely shattered. There were even white bone fragments protruding from where his knees were broken... At this moment, his head was drooping, and his fate was unknown.

"Tiger!"

With red-rimmed eyes, Qin Shu staggered forward, saying, "Open your eyes and look at me! I'm your mother!"

Upon hearing the sound, Yan Linghu looked up, somewhat bewildered.

Looking at the woman in front of him, he couldn't tell whether it was a dream or reality.

"mother?"

"Are you here to take me home? Or... am I already dead?"

Qin Shu's heart ached as if it were being torn apart, tears welling in her eyes. She said in a trembling voice, "You're not dead! Mother won't let you die! Just hold on a little longer, and soon, very soon, Mother will take you out of here!"

Yan Linghu's blood-stained face was contorted as he chuckled awkwardly, "Mother, please tell Father to rest assured that I haven't said a word about our family's affairs..."

Qin Shuyin gritted her teeth, her eyes turning cold.

pop, pop, pop—

At that moment, a round of applause broke out.

Chen Mo clapped his hands and exclaimed, "The two of you truly have a deep mother-son bond; even I'm a little moved..."

"Chen... Chen Mo!"

Only then did Yan Linghu notice him. His expression changed instantly, and his body trembled violently, causing the chains to rattle.

"You demon, don't come any closer!"

"I've told you everything I needed to say, what more do you want from me?!"

"Mother, you must save me! Mother!"

Chen Mo came to Qin Shu's side, looked Yan Linghu up and down, and shook his head and said, "I told you to be gentle, how did you beat him up like this... But these are just flesh wounds, as long as they are treated in time, there won't be any serious problems."

“But if it drags on for ten days or half a month, even if Young Master Yan can withstand it, he will probably be a cripple in the future.”

Qin Shu lowered his head, remaining silent, lost in thought.

Seeing that the time was right, Chen Mo cleared his throat and said, "Alright, we've seen the person. We shouldn't stay here any longer... Someone, escort Madam out. I have something to discuss with Young Master Yan."

"mother!"

Yan Linghu's voice was shrill, and his eyes were filled with fear.

Two jailers approached and were about to take Qin Shu away when she reached out and grabbed Chen Mo's sleeve, whispering, "Lord Chen, may I speak to you in private?"

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and said, "There's nothing you can't say to others. Just speak your mind, Madam."

Qin Shu's ears burned slightly, and he bit his lip, saying, "I have some important matters I wish to discuss with Lord Chen in detail. I assure you will be very interested... It's not convenient here; we should find a secluded place..."

"Alright."

Chen Mo thought for a moment, then nodded. "Then come with me."

……

Chen Mo led Qin Shu to the interrogation room next door.

The room was empty, with four stone walls, only a table and two chairs. Once the door was closed, it was a completely enclosed space.

"No one else will hear what we're talking about here. What would you like to discuss with me, Madam?" Chen Mo asked, sitting down in his chair with an air of authority.

Qin Shu walked up to him, slowly knelt down, lowered her eyes and said, "This concubine would like to ask Lord Chen to spare Hu'er."

Chen Mo said with a mocking expression, "So it was all a ruse after all? You think you can get me to release them by saying a few sweet words? You're being too naive, aren't you, Madam?"

Qin Shu shook her head and said, "I know very well that Ling Hu is nothing to you... You have two goals: one is to deal with the Crown Prince, and the other is to take revenge on the Yan family. Am I right?"

Chen Mo did not deny it, and said calmly, "So what? Holding grudges is not gentlemanly, and being ruthless is not manly. Since Yan Peizhi dares to step forward and trample on me, he should be prepared to be trampled back."

With a sorrowful expression, Qin Shu said, "But if Lord Chen wants to take revenge on Yan Peizhi by torturing Hu'er, I'm afraid it won't be very effective... In Yan Peizhi's eyes, nothing is more important than the official hat on his head."

Chen Mo frowned slightly and asked, "It seems like Madam's words have a hidden meaning?"

Qin Shu took a breath and said, "Yan Peizhi may not care about Ling Hu, but I am different... He has come this far thanks to the support of the Qin family. Now the relationship between the two families is very complex and intertwined, and I am the link that connects them."

"Because I represent the interests of the Qin family, Yan Peizhi treats me with exceptional care. Over the years, we have always treated each other with respect. Even though he keeps five or six mistresses outside, he has never dared to bring any of them home..."

Chen Mo interrupted impatiently, "What exactly does Madam want to say?"

Qin Shu's cheeks flushed, she bit her lip, and reached out to unbutton her clothes. "If you want to get revenge on Yan Peizhi, what could be more effective than this?"

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"So, Madam wasn't using a self-inflicted injury ruse, but a honey trap?"

"Don't worry, Lord Chen, my body is perfectly healthy. Ever since I became pregnant with Linghu, I haven't had any problems..."

Tan Shu's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and his cheeks felt like they were on fire.

As a woman of noble birth, the shame of being forced to behave in such a despicable manner filled her with intense embarrassment.

At the same time, it is accompanied by a certain sense of vengeful pleasure.

In her eyes, Yan Linghu's miserable end was entirely due to Yan Peizhi.

Although Yan Linghu was indeed involved in raising barbarian slaves, that matter had long since passed... If Yan Peizhi hadn't wanted to gain benefits in the political struggle and impeached Chen Mo in court, how could Her Majesty the Empress have reopened the case?

They flock to things when there's profit to be made, but become cowards when trouble comes.

Thinking of Yan Linghu's miserable appearance just now, Qin Shu's hatred intensified, and his eyes gradually became firm.

"By the time you call 'the right time,' Ling Hu will be long gone!"

"Since that's the case, then don't blame me..." Qin Shu took out a red pill from her sleeve and said softly, "Originally, I put some things to enhance the atmosphere in that Eight Treasures Cake, but unfortunately Lord Chen didn't eat it... But it doesn't matter, I'll eat it myself."

Having said that, he tilted his head back and swallowed the pill.

In a short while, a blush crept up her neck, and her eyes were filled with a hazy, dreamy light.

"..."

Chen Mo rubbed his temples.

Is it really okay to drug yourself?

Although he was lustful, he wasn't indiscriminate in his affections; otherwise, with so many courtesans in the brothel offering themselves to him, he wouldn't have favored only Yu'er.

As for Qin Shu...

She could be considered one of the most prominent socialites in Kyoto.

Despite its age, it still retains its charm... It's a well-maintained old A8 with low mileage, far superior to those full-time universities in the Jiaofangsi.

Even so, Chen Mo still couldn't muster any interest.

Having seen the ocean, one finds it hard to be satisfied with a mere stream. In terms of looks, status, temperament, and charm, the Empress completely outshines this Lady Yan...

"Madam, please have some self-respect!"

Looking at Qin Shu, who was covered in spun threads, Chen Mo said seriously, "What kind of person do you take me for?!"

Qin Shu was now completely enraged and couldn't listen to anything else, muttering in a daze:

"I have already demeaned myself so much, are you just going to stand by and watch me go?"

"But it's alright. Since you're too shy, sir, I'll take the initiative..."

She swayed her waist and crawled to Chen Mo's legs like a snake.

Just as they were about to take another step, a fluctuation came from the air, and the primordial energy condensed into a semi-transparent chain, binding Qin Shu tightly.

"So Lord Chen likes this kind of thing?" Qin Shu shifted uncomfortably, blushing as she said, "Whatever you want, my lord, I'll do... as long as... as long as you let Hu'er go..."

Chen Mo stroked his chin and pondered, "Let Yan Linghu go? It's not impossible..."

Qin Shu's eyes lit up, "My lord..."

"Keep it in, I'm not interested in secondhand goods," Chen Mo said coldly.

"..."

Qin Shu's breath hitched, and his expression turned somewhat humiliated.

But knowing that her son's life was still in Chen Mo's hands, she dared not show any dissatisfaction and whispered, "What does the master want?"

Chen Mo walked up to her, his eyes gleaming, and said, "Two years ago, during the imperial examinations, it was revealed that there was a large-scale leak of exam questions, which implicated more than a dozen ministers in the court, including your husband. However, the matter was eventually dropped..."

"A tree grows its nest on a tangerine peel, and wind blows from an empty hole. As your wife, you should know something about this, shouldn't you?"

Looking into those purple-gold eyes, the overwhelming pressure made it difficult for Qin Shu to breathe.

However, under the influence of the medicine, a strange feeling arose instead...

Her body trembled slightly as she suppressed her excitement and asked, "You want me to help you deal with Pei Zhi?"

"That depends on whether Lord Yan or your son is more important to you," Chen Mo said with a smile. "But the fact that Madam can do this shows that she no longer considers him her husband, right?"

Qin Shu's expression shifted, and he said, "If you want me to help you, you have to release my son first..."

"Madam is still so naive. Do you think you have the right to negotiate with me?" Chen Mo said coldly, his hands behind his back. "Madam can go back and think it over slowly, but how long Young Master Yan can hold out is still unknown."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Just as I reached the door, I heard Qin Shu's voice behind me:

"and many more……"

Chen Mo stopped in his tracks, and without turning his head, asked, "Is there anything else, Madam?"

Qin Shu was silent for a moment, then said, "I can help you... but you have to promise me two things. First, you must ensure that Ling Hu leaves the prison unharmed. Second, this matter cannot involve the Qin family... otherwise, I will risk my life to fight you to the death!"

A clear smile curved Chen Mo's lips. "Deal."

……

Half an hour later.

Having obtained the information he wanted, Chen Mo left the interrogation room and closed the door behind him.

He instructed the jailer outside not to let anyone into the room.

Judging from Madam Yan's condition, we'll probably have to wait a while longer...

When they arrived at Yan Linghu's cell, two jailers were preparing to torture him, which terrified him so much that he trembled like a leaf.

"Alright, put him down now," Chen Mo said.

"Yes."

The jailer unlocked the chains, and Yan Linghu fell to the ground with a thud.

Seeing Chen Mo approach, Yan Linghu looked terrified and kept crawling backward, "You, you don't come any closer! I really don't know anything!"

Chen Mo shook his head, raised his hand and flicked out a beam of emerald light that entered his body. Immediately, the wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and a trace of color returned to his pale cheeks.

"what do you mean?"

Yan Linghu was stunned for a moment, then realized something, "Could it be that you want to heal me first, and then torture me repeatedly? Chen Mo, you devil!"

"..."

Chen Mo said irritably, "Please, do you think I'm that bored? Congratulations, you've got a good mother. You'll be able to leave soon."

"Really?"

Yan Linghu was somewhat incredulous.

He knew very well that Chen Mo was the type to only act when he saw a clear benefit.

Now that they're willing to release him, they must have gained even greater benefits!
"What deal did my mother make with you?" Yan Linghu asked, his mind racing.

Chen Mo naturally wouldn't tell him that he almost followed the same path he came from... He cleared his throat and said, "You'll find out later. Just stay here obediently for now, and when the time is right, we'll let you leave."

Even after Chen Mo left, Yan Linghu still felt a sense of unreality, as if he were in a dream.

He had always pinned his hopes on Yan Peizhi, but unexpectedly, it was Qin Shu who came instead, and in just a quarter of an hour, he pulled him out of the abyss!
"My mother is just a woman, when did she ever have such abilities?"

Yan Linghu was completely baffled.

……

Chen Mo returned to the yamen.

As soon as I entered the courtroom, I saw two familiar figures.

Shen Zhixia, dressed in a pale yellow dress, sat on a chair, holding a food box in her hands, her cheeks bulging.

Li Yuan stood to the side, a piece of Eight Treasures Cake in her mouth, and nodded:

"I must say, although Madam Yan's behavior is indecent, her cooking skills are quite good; her pastries are delicious..."

"Hmm, it's really good..."

Shen Zhixia nodded in agreement, and then put another piece in her mouth.

"Commander Li, don't you think it's a bit hot in this room?"

"It seems so, I'm even sweating... Could it be that this Eight Treasures Cake is too nourishing?"

"possible."