I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 269 Chu Yanli's Powerful Man-Locking Skills! The Empress Baby Makes a Heroic Debut!

Chu Yanli pondered for a while before she understood what "those with large lower limbs" meant.

After realizing what she had done, she pursed her lips and gave Chen Mo a playful glare.

"You really dare to say anything! If this gets out, you'll be charged with serious disrespect!"

"However, there is actually some truth to it. The Jiaofangsi (a type of entertainment venue) made a fortune every day, and a considerable portion of the military expenses for suppressing the southern barbarians came from the Ministry of Rites. So it's not unreasonable to say that they were 'patronizing prostitutes for the country'..."

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I just said it offhand, and you actually took it to heart!

Shouldn't you stand on a woman's side, scold me for being a jerk, and then just kick me out?

Chen Mo looked down at the catgirl who was vigorously digging into his crotch, his eyelids twitching slightly, and his ominous premonition grew stronger... It seemed that he wouldn't be able to get away with it so easily tonight.

"Although I loathe such places, I have to admit that they do have a reason for existing."

Chu Yanli gripped the wine glass with her slender fingers and said in a low voice, "If it weren't for the Ministry of Rites' unified jurisdiction, which granted those female relatives of convicted officials legal status, they would probably have been taken advantage of by certain people long ago..."

Chen Mo remained silent.

The Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) was rife with oppression and exploitation, but at least it had an official background, so no one dared to act recklessly, which was a form of protection to some extent.

Chu Yanli finished her drink, refilled her own and Chen Mo's glasses, and said, "The reason I called you here today is related to this matter... I heard that you are very close to Xu Yuqiong and are her only patron?"

Chen Mo frowned, not expecting the topic to suddenly turn to Yu'er, and a myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind.

However, this matter is not a secret, so there is no need to deny it. He shook his head and said, "The word 'patron' is not appropriate. In my eyes, she is not a prostitute, but rather... a confidante."

"confidant?"

Chu Yanli paused slightly, quite surprised by the answer.

It should be understood that women who have been relegated to the lowest social class have a social status even lower than commoners, let alone Chen Mo, who is a highly favored and influential courtier. How could he say such a thing...

A complex and ambiguous look appeared in her eyes as she asked, "How has Yu'er been all these years?"

Chen Mo had heard the Empress say that the Eldest Princess had a good relationship with the Xu family, so he roughly guessed her thoughts and said directly, "It's not good. She was first confiscated and enslaved. After finally getting ahead, she was targeted by Chu Heng and forced to become his spy. She almost lost her life because of this."

"It wasn't just her; the other women in the Xu family also lived miserable lives..."

Chu Yanli lowered her eyelids and remained silent.

Her trembling eyelashes revealed that she was not at peace.

Chen Mo hesitated slightly before saying, "So many years have passed. Since Your Highness still cares about them, why not simply take them away from this sea of ​​suffering? That shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?"

Chu Yanli shook her head and said, "This matter is not as simple as you think. For Wu Lie, the Xu family is a taboo. Originally, they were to be implicated and punished. In the end, they were not beheaded, but were instead relegated to the status of lowly. It was only through my efforts that this was resolved..."

“If I ever interfere in the Xu family’s affairs again, they will all die a violent death within twenty-four hours.”

Chen Mo frowned even more deeply.

When the eldest princess rushed back from the southern border and caused a scene at Qianji Palace, there was actually this reason behind it.
Chu Yanli sighed and said in a low voice, "This is all I can do; there's nothing more I can do."

Based on their previous interactions, Chen Mo could sense the princess's inherent arrogance, but this was the first time he had seen her so dejected.

It seems that even someone as powerful as her cannot change anything and can only choose to compromise.

Chu Yanli seemed preoccupied, pouring wine more and more frequently, emptying each glass completely.

Her snow-white cheeks flushed crimson, as if she had applied the finest rouge, and her eyes gradually became hazy, shimmering faintly in the candlelight.

"I called you here today to thank you." Chu Yanli's voice became somewhat indistinct, and her breath carried the scent of wine. "I heard from Yu Chan that if it weren't for you, the Xu family would have suffered a very tragic fate."

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Yu'er has been kind to me, this is what I should do."

“I’ve said it before, nothing in this world is a given.” Chu Yanli raised her wine glass again and said with a smile, “For that word ‘soulmate,’ I should raise a big toast.”

Having said that, he tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, his movements indescribably elegant and unrestrained.

Chen Mo downed a glass and inexplicably thought of Ji Hongxiu... If these two drunkards sat at the same table, I wonder who would outdrink whom?
"By the way, there's something I'm very curious about."

Chen Mo said casually, "I heard from Yang Fengluan of the Jiaofangsi that the young master seems to be looking for something, which is somewhat related to the Xu family's rebellion..."

Chu Yanli paused in pouring the wine, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. She sneered, "Do you really think the Xu family would rebel? Xu Yanlin holds a second-rank official position, wields great power in the Ministry of War, and is also the Emperor's father-in-law. What reason would he have to rebel?"

"Unfortunately, he knew too much, and Wu Lie couldn't tolerate him..."

"You just need to remember that there are no coincidences or accidents in this palace; everything is deliberately orchestrated by someone behind the scenes."

"Now you're thriving in Kyoto, seemingly on a meteoric rise with a smooth official career, but do you know what lies beyond those clouds?"

Chu Yanli pressed her hand on the table, leaned closer, and lowered her voice, "Those who are close to the emperor's power never have a good end. This has been the case in every dynasty. The more favored you are, the more careful you must be!"

Chen Mo's heart stirred slightly.

Is the eldest princess reminding herself to keep her distance from the crown prince?
Chu Yanli said no more and continued to gulp down one cup after another.

Chen Mo spoke up to remind him, "Your Highness, you've had too much to drink."

"This is nothing, just a little something to moisten your throat."

The princess casually wiped the wine from her lips with her sleeve and said with a smile, "I've heard that you are quite talented in literature. You can not only write books, but also compose poems. How does it go again... 'When my flowers bloom, all other flowers wither'?"

"Although it is incomplete, it is quite impressive and I like it very much."

"However, I still don't quite understand the meaning of the line 'It is a little sad to drink wine while my halberd is broken' even after repeated consideration."

"..."

You know way too much...

Chen Mo said somewhat awkwardly, "It's just something I wrote randomly, don't take it seriously."

Chu Yanli said in a serious tone, "Then you'd better write a poem for me now, using this cup of wine as the theme. If you dare to fool me, you won't be leaving tonight!"

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Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

Seeing that the other person didn't seem to be joking, he couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Given this woman's personality, coupled with the influence of alcohol, who knows what she might do next.

"If I write it down, can I leave?" Chen Mo asked tentatively.

Chu Yanli said, "Then it has to be to my satisfaction."

"Alright, I will do my best."

Hajihan continued his relentless assault on his crotch, and Chen Mo felt as if his pants were about to be ripped apart.

It must be resolved quickly.

He pressed his left hand on Hajihan, dipped his right index finger in the wine, pondered for a moment, and wrote a few lines of small characters on the table.

"All right."

"So fast? You didn't just write this randomly, did you?"

Chu Yanli frowned.

The two were sitting opposite each other. In order to see the contents clearly, she got up and came to Chen Mo's side, bending down to get closer.

Her jet-black hair cascaded down her neck, carrying a faint scent of soap. Chen Mo glanced at it casually, and his expression immediately stiffened.

Because the dress was too loose and there was no undergarment to cover it, a glimpse of snow-white skin could be clearly seen through the neckline...

He hurriedly looked away.

I never expected the eldest princess to be so wealthy...

This isn't how it usually looks when I wear martial arts robes. Could it be that it's tied up?

"Heroes rise and fall with the times, once you enter the world of martial arts, years fly by. Empires and conquests are discussed in jest, nothing surpasses life... a drunken revelry?"

Chu Yanli stared at the writing on the table, muttering to herself, her eyes somewhat vacant.

Chen Mo originally wanted to copy something like "Bring in the Wine," but then he felt it was a bit too much, and he didn't want to become the sinner who ruined the Yuan Dynasty's poetry scene...

After thinking it over, I chose this song, "Life and the Martial World," and only copied half of it. It should be enough to appease the Princess, without seeming too outrageous.

"What's the name of this poem?" Chu Yanli asked, snapping out of her reverie.

"Well, that's life in the martial arts world," Chen Mo replied casually.

“Good, good for a person in the martial world, I like it very much.” Chu Yanli nodded.

"This is a clumsy piece of writing, not worth mentioning. I'm glad Your Highness likes it." Chen Mo stood up, holding the cat. "It's getting late, so I must take my leave now."

Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly felt light and was lifted into the air, landing on a soft couch nearby.

Before he could react, Chu Yanli had already flashed over, straddling his waist with her legs spread apart, her hands on either side of his cheeks, looking down at him.

Chen Mo's throat tightened, "Your Highness, what's wrong...?"

"Don't be nervous, I'm just a little curious."

"Martial arts, formations, alchemy, poetry... proficient in everything. No matter how talented a person is, it is impossible to achieve this level in their early twenties."

Chu Yanli narrowed her eyes, "Unless there is another soul hidden beneath this body of yours."

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained unchanged. He shook his head and said, "This humble servant doesn't understand what Your Highness is saying... Your Highness just promised this humble servant that he could leave as long as the poem he wrote satisfied you."

"That's right, but I didn't say when I would let you go."

"..."

Chu Yanli's slender, jade-like fingers traced across his chest, her breath hot and scorching, her eyes seemingly burning with fire. "To be able to bear dragon energy with one's own body without being assimilated, that's truly intriguing..."

"Chen Mo, just how many secrets are you hiding?"

"Your Highness, you are drunk."

"Well, a little, but since you're already drunk, it's understandable that you might do something reckless, right?"

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Hagihan, standing to the side, had already started grinding his teeth, his heterochromatic eyes radiating a chilling murderous intent. Chu Yanli seemed to sense something, shivered, and muttered softly, "Strange, why do I feel a chill down my back?"

However, under the influence of alcohol, she didn't think much of it and reached out to unbutton Chen Mo's clothes so she could properly examine the mysteries of this body.

Tread-tap-

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached, accompanied by an angry rebuke:
"Chu Yanli, release him for me!"

"Ok?"

Chu Yanli looked up and saw two figures standing in front of the inner palace door; they were the Empress and Consort Sun.

The Empress was still wearing a thin nightgown, her breasts rising and falling slightly, it seemed she hadn't even had time to change before rushing over.

Lady Sun, who was following behind, stared blankly at the scene.

The eldest princess was actually in the same bed as Chen Mo...

This is too outrageous!
Chu Yanli tilted her head, puzzled, and asked, "Yu Chan, what brings you here?"

"Step aside!"

A phantom image of an inkstone appeared behind the empress, surging with intense golden light, which blasted her away!
Then he quickly approached and carefully examined Chen Mo, making sure that his clothes were intact and without any signs of being "stained," before he breathed a sigh of relief.

Chu Yanli twisted in the air and landed steadily on the ground, completely unharmed.

"Tsk, why are you so excited?"

"Chu Yanli!"

The Empress glared at her angrily, "I warned you not to make a move on Chen Mo! Did you ignore my words?!"

Seeing that the Empress seemed genuinely angry, Chu Yanli frowned. "Putting aside the fact that I haven't done anything yet... neither of us is married, so it's perfectly normal for me to be interested in Chen Mo, isn't it? What does that have to do with you?"

"Of course we're related! He is..."

"What is it?"

The Empress hesitated, then turned her head away and said coldly, "I don't need to explain to you. No means no!"

Chu Yanli's expression grew increasingly strange.

Even with the dragon's aura surrounding her, the Empress seemed overly concerned about Chen Mo.

"Cough cough."

Seeing the atmosphere becoming somewhat tense, Chen Mo cleared his throat and said, "Your Majesty, you misunderstand. The Princess and I were just discussing important matters and accidentally drank a few too many cups. We couldn't hold our liquor, so we lay down on this couch for a while..."

He wasn't trying to help Chu Yanli out of a predicament, but rather he was worried that the Empress might accidentally let something slip...

The Empress naturally did not believe this explanation.

In the dead of night, a man and a woman alone, and having drunk so much, what serious business could they possibly discuss?
Moreover, Chu Yanli was already on top of Chen Mo. If she had arrived any later, who knows what might have happened!
"Yes, that's what happened."

Chu Yanli walked to the table, poured herself a glass, and said with a light laugh, "This wine is indeed quite strong; my head is still a little dizzy."

"Hmph, do you think I'm a fool?" The Empress snatched the wine cup and sneered, "I'd like to see just how strong the wine is to make you two so drunk!"

"Wait a moment……"

Just as Chen Mo was about to speak up to stop her, the Empress tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp.

In just a moment, her beautiful face flushed bright red, she threw down her wine glass, and began to cough violently.

"W-What kind of junk is this?!"

"puff……"

Chu Yanli couldn't help but chuckle, "I already told you, this liquor is very strong."

"Your Highness, are you alright?" Lady Sun asked with concern.

The Empress felt as if she had swallowed a razor blade; her throat burned with pain. Despite the discomfort, she said, "It's alright. Take Chen Mo with you and come back with me."

"Yes."

Lady Sun extended her hand and said, "Lord Chen, please."

Chen Mo actually had some questions for Chu Yanli.

For example, the whereabouts of Prince Yu, and her attitude towards Chu Heng... But in the current situation, it's obviously not a good time to bring it up.

He picked up the ruffled Hakihan and followed the two of them out.

Chu Yanli did not stop her.

After the three left, the atmosphere in the inner hall returned to tranquility.

She sat blankly in the chair, watching the writing on the table gradually dry until it disappeared completely.

After an unknown amount of time, her rosy lips slowly curved into a smile, her eyes reflecting the flickering candlelight, and she picked up the wine jug and tilted her head back to drink.

"Life is but a fleeting dream..."

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……

As soon as the Empress stepped out of Changning Pavilion, the night breeze made her mind even more confused. Her face turned as red as a ripe apple, and her steps became somewhat unsteady.

Lady Sun carefully supported her, saying, "Your Highness, please take it easy..."

"I'm fine."

She noticed the black cat Chen Mo was holding and asked, "Where did this cat come from?"

Chen Mo replied casually, "I found it. Because it's quite intelligent, I've kept it with me all this time."

"Meow!"

The cat bit him hard.

"is it?"

The Empress did not say anything more.

The three arrived in front of the Yangxin Palace. The Empress stopped and said, "Shanggong Sun, you may go back first. I have some things to discuss with Chen Mo alone."

"The slaves retire."

Sun Shanggong responded.

"Wait, there's also this guy..."

The Empress picked up the black cat from Chen Mo's arms and casually tossed it to her, saying, "It's not allowed in either. I hate cats the most."

Chen Mo: "..."

Yu Youhan: "Jiang Yuchan, you son of a bitch!"

After the two entered the palace, Lady Sun dismissed the palace servants and closed the palace gates tightly.

As is customary, Chen Mo will not leave until tomorrow morning...

She sighed softly, turned around, and found that the black cat had disappeared.

"Strange, it was just here a moment ago..."

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……

Chen Mo helped the Empress into the inner palace.

Having drunk together several times, the two naturally knew how weak she was; the potency of the Burning Immortal Intoxication was beyond her ability to withstand.

Chen Mo said in a low voice, "We should have just left. Your Highness shouldn't have drunk that cup."

The Empress shook her head and said, "You don't know Li'er's character. She'll stop at nothing to achieve her goals. I was worried she might have put something in the wine, so I thought I'd test it myself..."

Chen Mo was slightly taken aback, not expecting the Empress to be so thoughtful, and was momentarily speechless.

Arriving at the small couch, the Empress slowly sat down, pressing her slender fingers against her brow, her head throbbing with pain.

"Who on earth would like to drink this kind of stuff?"

"Ugh, that's so uncomfortable..."

At that moment, a pair of large hands placed on her temples and gently pressed them. At the same time, a cool sensation entered her mind, and the pain was relieved considerably.

"Do you feel better?"

"much better."

"By the way, why did Your Highness suddenly come here?" Chen Mo asked while pressing on his hand. "Did Eunuch Jin tell you?"

"Hmm." The Empress responded, "I've known for a long time that Li'er harbors ill intentions towards you. When I heard that she summoned you to the palace this time, I felt something was amiss. I was already preparing to rest, but upon hearing the news, I didn't even have time to change my clothes..."

She bit her lip lightly and said resentfully, "You two really didn't do anything?"

Chen Mo said confidently, "I really only had a little wine. Your Highness saw it, didn't you? My clothes were on perfectly fine."

The Empress scoffed, "Who knows if she just put it on?"

"..."

Just as Chen Mo was about to explain, the Empress turned over and pressed him down onto the small couch.

She straddled his waist, her heavy, soft body pressing against his chest. Her beautiful face was flushed with an intoxicating blush, and her watery almond eyes stared straight at him, just like Chu Yanli had done before.

Chen Mo never expected to be pushed down three times in one day.

"Your Highness, what are you..."

"You little thief, you always like to lie. I need to check before I can be at ease..."

"Ok??"

(End of this chapter)