I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 289 The more Yu Youhan opposes, the more it proves that I am right!

"Consort?"

Lu Shuangge asked blankly, "Your Highness, are you serious?"

Chu Yanli said calmly, "Do I look like I'm joking?"

"..."

Lu Shuangge's voice twitched.

The eldest princess always kept her word and would never joke about something like this with her.

But before, they only said that Chen Mo would be a male concubine, or at most a candidate for the emperor's son-in-law. How did they suddenly become so certain?

She's been away for the past two days, what happened?
"Your Highness, you wouldn't happen to be with Chen Mo..." Lu Shuangge hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Chu Yanli knew what she was thinking and shook her head, saying, "It hasn't come to that point yet. I just suddenly realized that Chen Mo isn't that shallow. It's almost impossible to bind him with just your body."

Lu Shuangge's expression was somewhat strange. Based on her understanding of the Eldest Princess, for her to say such a thing, there was a high probability that her attempt to force herself on her had failed...

"So I thought carefully about what I could bring to Chen Mo or the Chen family." Chu Yanli continued, "Chen Zhuo is just a censor, and that's about the limit. But Chen Mo is on the path of a military officer who rises through the ranks, so I have a lot more room to maneuver."

“As long as he’s willing, I’ll help him climb to the top step by step.”

"The title of 'son-in-law' was merely a means to make things easier."

Lu Shuangge pondered for a moment and said, "But as far as I know, Chen Mo doesn't seem to be that enthusiastic about power, does he?"

Chu Yanli chuckled softly, a strange emotion flickering in her eyes. "Perhaps he doesn't have much ambition, but if he wants to be with the woman he likes, he has to have a high enough status."

"Wait a minute, let me sort this out first..."

Lu Shuangge was a little confused and scratched his head, saying, "You mean, you married Chen Mo to help him pursue other women?"

But with Chen Mo's status and position, what kind of girl couldn't he get? Why would he need the Princess's help?

If she were truly of high status, why would she willingly submit to such a lowly position?

"Ahem, of course, that's a story for later, provided that Chen Mo himself can figure it out."

Seeing that Chu Yanli was unwilling to say more, Lü Shuangge did not press further. Suppressing his confusion, he said, "By the way, does Her Majesty the Empress know about this?"

“Yu Chan naturally disagreed. Not only her, Yu Youhan’s reaction was also very strong, and she almost broke off relations with me because of it.” Recalling those terrifying eyes, Chu Yanli’s expression became solemn, and she felt a faint sense of fear in her heart.

That woman's true strength may have already exceeded her comprehension.

Lu Shuangge frowned and said, "If that's the case, are you still going to insist on doing things your own way?"

Chu Yanli stood with her hands behind her back and said, "Yu Youhan is my enemy. The more my enemy opposes me, the more it proves that I am right."

"What about the Queen?"

“Yu Chan only wants to maintain stability, while I want to change the world and establish a new order. Although we are on the same path, our destinations are completely different. The fact that she opposes it just proves that I am right.”

"..."

Lu Shuangge was speechless.

Chu Yanli narrowed her eyes. Although she had repeatedly suffered setbacks in front of Chen Mo, she did not feel defeated because of it.

As long as she can find a way to resist the erosion of the dragon energy, she can completely merge with the Heavenly Decree Seal and thus have the ability to turn the tide!
We would pay any price for this!

"Alright, take the things in first. Remember, don't say I sent them," Chu Yanli instructed.

"Yes."

Lü Shuangge responded helplessly.

He stepped up the stairs and knocked on the gate of the Chen residence.

……

……

Inside the study of the Chen residence.

He Yuzhi gasped, incredulous, "Are you serious? The Princess actually... has taken a liking to Mo'er?"

“Absolutely true.” Chen Zhuo sat down in his chair, poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip carefully, and said, “She said it to my face, how could it be false?”

He Yuzhi frowned deeply.

She knew, of course, that Chen Zhuo wouldn't speak carelessly, but she simply couldn't understand how two people who were completely unrelated could suddenly get involved together.
"Judging from what happened that day, it was still the eldest princess who kept pestering Chen Mo, insisting that he become her male concubine..."

"and then?"

"Then he was taken into the palace and has not returned since."

"???"

He Yuzhi was stunned for a moment, then said sharply, "Why did you only tell me about this now? What if something happened to Mo'er?!"

Who is Chu Yanli?

Putting aside her status as the eldest princess, she was a female general who suppressed the southern barbarians with bloody methods and a peerless ruthless person who dared to point her finger at the emperor and curse him!
How could Chen Mo possibly fare well after falling into the hands of a woman like this?

So many days have passed, have they been drained dry by now?
Thinking of this, He Yuzhi could no longer sit still. She suddenly stood up and walked towards the door.

"No, I must go to the palace immediately and bring Mo'er back no matter what!"

"You see, this is why I didn't tell you." Chen Zhu put down his teacup and said helplessly, "You are too impulsive and always lose your composure. Now is a critical moment in dealing with the Prince Yu's heir. If you offend the Princess, all your previous efforts may be in vain."

He Yuzhi gritted her teeth and said, "We can't let Mo'er get dragged into this!"

"Don't worry, I've already inquired. That kid is with the Empress now, I wonder how well he's doing," Chen Zhuo said with a smirk.

Hearing this, He Yuzhi stopped in her tracks.

With the Empress around, Chu Yanli probably wouldn't be able to cause any trouble, but she still felt a little uneasy.

"The more I thought about it, the more something seemed off."

"Your Highness, the Empress, the Daoist Master... and now the Eldest Princess has arrived. Tell me, aren't they all high-ranking, influential figures? Why are they all clinging to Mo'er?"

He Yuzhi's mind was in turmoil.

Although the reason is uncertain, it is certain that Chen Mo must possess some quality that attracts them.

Given all that has happened before, it's hard not to speculate wildly...

Chen Zhuo sighed and said, "You should ask that rebellious son about it yourself when he comes back... I'm just worried that if he doesn't restrain himself, we might end up like the Zhou family one day!"

The emperor is ill, not dead!

Now the walls of the harem are being dug up. If we really investigate this, it's no less serious than treason!
"All I want now is for this kid to behave himself and stop bothering other girls..."

dong dong dong-

Before Chen Zhuo could finish speaking, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.

Chen Fu's voice came from outside the door: "Master, Madam, we have guests visiting."

Chen Zhuo asked in confusion, "Who would come at this critical juncture?"

“She claimed to be the daughter of Grand Tutor Lü, and said she came for the young master,” Chen Fu replied.

"..."

Chen Zhuo and He Yuzhi exchanged a glance, their expressions stiff.

Grand Tutor Lü?!

……

……

As soon as Lu Shuangge entered the courtyard, he saw two figures walking out of the main hall.

"So it's Miss Lü. I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner."

The man in brocade robes walking in front spoke up.

Although they had never met, it was not difficult to discern the other person's identity from their appearance and demeanor.

Lu Shuangge bowed and said, "Greetings, Lord Chen and Madam Chen. I apologize for disturbing you."

Years of military service have made her unlike the gentle and refined daughters of wealthy families; she possesses a perfectly balanced, spirited and capable air.

"Not at all." Chen Zhu waved his hand and said in a gentle tone, "Miss Lü is a woman of great talent and ability. She guards the border with Princess Xuanhuang, which makes the barbarians dare not invade. I admire her very much!"

"Lord Chen, you flatter me," Lu Shuangge nodded.

"Let's not stand here and talk. Come in and have a cup of hot tea, and we can chat slowly," He Yuzhi said with a light smile.

“No need for trouble. I’ve come today to deliver something. I wonder if Young Master Chen is at home?” Lu Shuangge asked directly.

Chen Zhuo cleared his throat and said, "That's really unfortunate. My son is in the palace and hasn't returned home yet."

"Still in the palace?"

Lu Shuangge frowned slightly. "Does Your Excellency know when he will return?"

Chen Zhu stroked his beard and said, "I don't know about that. As a palace guard commander, it's normal for him to work several night shifts... Miss Lü, if you want to send something, why don't you let me pass it on?"

Lu Shuangge shook his head and said, "There's no need to trouble Lord Chen. This item must be delivered to him personally. Since he's not here, I'll head back now."

"Alright, Miss Lu, take care..."

Seeing that the other party was not going to pester them too much, the two breathed a silent sigh of relief.

Just as they were about to see their guests off, a sudden whistling sound came from above.

The three looked up and saw a dark shadow gradually grow larger, streaking across the sky like a shooting star, falling towards the courtyard. In the blink of an eye, it was upon them.

boom!
The ground trembled, raising a cloud of dust.

"Cough cough!"

Chen Mo pressed his hands against the ground, struggling to pull his head out, leaving a circular hole in the floor tile. He got up, dusted off his clothes, and muttered to himself, "They really don't recognize people after they've had their fill. Once I break through to the first rank, I'll show the Empress what it means to be a wall-breaker..."

Looking around, he found everyone staring at him in disbelief, and he was slightly taken aback.

"Father, mother..."

"Hmm? Miss Lü is here too?"

He vaguely remembered this girl.

He always followed closely behind the princess, carrying a long sword in his arms, silent and taciturn, with a very low profile.

He initially thought she was just a maidservant who carried a sword, until that day at Prince Yu's residence, when she suddenly invited him to the Lü family home, he realized that she was Grand Tutor Lü's daughter...

"Young Master Chen, we meet again. You always make a rather unique entrance, huh?" Looking at his disheveled appearance, Lü Shuangge's lips twitched.

"I flew too high and lost my balance," Chen Mo laughed it off.

The city of Tiandu is protected by a magic array, prohibiting flight in the airspace above it.

Clearly, some powerful force tore through space and teleported him directly to the high sky.

But Lü Shuangge didn't expose him. Instead, she took out a wooden box from her bosom and handed it to him, saying, "You've come at the right time. Please accept this."

"This is……"

Chen Mo hesitated for a moment and did not immediately reach out to take it.

Lu Shuangge explained, "Young Master Chen, there's no need to worry. It's just a magical artifact. The capital hasn't been peaceful lately, and you're at the center of the conflict. No one can be sure what will happen, so we prepared this for you to protect yourself."

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did the Princess send you?"

Lu Shuangge denied it, saying, "It has nothing to do with Your Highness. It was me... I was worried about your safety."

?

Chen Mo was even more confused.

The two of them had barely exchanged a few words, so why was he suddenly being friendly to her?
At this moment, Lu Shuangge was also embarrassed and scratched his toes on the ground. However, in order to complete the princess's task, he could only bite the bullet and say, "I hope Lord Chen will take good care of himself. If you encounter any difficulties that you cannot solve in the future, you can come to the Lu residence to find me at any time."

After saying that, he shoved the wooden box into Chen Mo's hand and turned to flee in panic.

To outsiders, this embarrassed look was simply the shyness of a young girl in the throes of first love.

Before Chen Mo could react, a slender hand grabbed his ear and twisted it clockwise several times.

"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts..."

"You still feel pain?!"

He Yuzhi gritted her teeth and said angrily, "I told you to settle down and stop messing around with other women, but did you just ignore me? I haven't even settled accounts with you for what happened with the Eldest Princess, and now you're even going after the Grand Tutor's daughter? I think you're really going to die!"

"I'm innocent!" Chen Mo grimaced and said, "I'm really not familiar with the Lu family. Who knows what's wrong with this guy?"

"You still dare to lie..."

He Yuzhi started twisting counterclockwise again.

Chen Zhuo remained relatively calm, stroking his chin thoughtfully as he said, "I also find this matter somewhat strange. Even if Miss Lu is interested in Chen Mo, she shouldn't dare to compete with the Princess for a man, right?"

He Yuzhi paused upon hearing this, "That makes some sense."

Chen Zhuo suggested, "Why don't we take a look at what she sent? There might be something fishy going on."

Under the watchful eyes of the two men, Chen Mo obediently opened the wooden box.

"what is this?"

Upon seeing what was inside, He Yuzhi looked puzzled; even with her keen eyesight, she couldn't recognize it at all.

Chen Mo was stunned, his face showing a mixture of confusion and astonishment.

There it was, a small, diamond-shaped gold leaf, lying quietly on the red silk cloth. The material was like glass, reflecting a dazzling luster in the sunlight.

Upon closer inspection, it is covered with fine lines, resembling spreading tree roots, giving it a mysterious and unpredictable feel.

Others might not recognize him, but he knew him very well because he had seen him in person at Changning Pavilion...

It was the dragon scales on Chu Yanli's body!

"As expected, it was the Princess who sent her. But why did she give me a scale?"

Chen Mo hesitated slightly before reaching out and picking up the scale.

The instant his fingertips touched it, a feeling of blood connection came over him, and almost instantly, he knew the purpose of this dragon scale.

"This scale contains a portion of the power of the Heavenly Decree Seal, which can be used to stimulate dragon energy, strengthen oneself, and greatly enhance one's strength in a short period of time. It can indeed be considered a protective magic weapon."

Other than that,

More importantly, this was the first time he had truly come into contact with the "use" of dragon energy, the significance of which is self-evident.

But what was Chu Yanli's purpose in giving him such a precious item?
Moreover, it was done anonymously, using Lu Shuangge's name, which is very inconsistent with her usual style...

"Something feels off."

Chen Mo was completely baffled.

However, he didn't dwell on it too much. If he couldn't figure it out, he simply stopped thinking about it and threw the scales into the Heavenly Profound Ring.

Under the emperor's nose, there shouldn't be many opportunities to use this thing. Besides, with the empress in charge, he's not afraid that Chu Yanli might have any ulterior motives.

"Mo'er, do you know what this thing is used for?" He Yuzhi asked curiously.

"It's probably just a token; I guess it's an attempt to curry favor with me," Chen Mo said, shrugging.

"Really?" He Yuzhi hesitated for a moment, then crossed her arms and said, "Let's put this matter aside for now. Tell me first, how did you and the Princess get together?"

Chen Mo said innocently, "We've only met a few times, and she asked me to be her gigolo. She even tried to force herself on me. Of course, I would rather die than comply..."

"But there must be a reason, right? Princess Xuanhuang, a noble lady, is favoring you. What does she want from you?"

"Maybe I was just hungry. The thing is, it's not my fault I'm good-looking..."

"..."

He Yuzhi narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him. "Are you sure you're not hiding anything from us?"

Chen Mo shook his head vigorously, "This time it's really gone."

Regarding the matter of possessing dragon energy, it wasn't that he didn't trust his parents, but rather that it involved too much, even concerning the fate of the Great Yuan Dynasty, and he didn't want his parents to worry about it.

After all, as natives, especially those who are employed by the government, they have a natural awe for the royal family and may not be as composed as he is. They might lose their composure and expose their weaknesses.

So the Empress also told him to keep it a secret for the time being and to confess when the time was right.

He Yuzhi didn't press the matter further, coldly saying, "You'd better behave yourself. If you dare to flirt with girls again, I'll break your legs!"

Actually, it's always the girls who provoke me...

Chen Mo muttered to himself, but dared not argue, and replied, "I understand."

He Yuzhi waved her hand and said, "Alright, go down."

"My child, please leave."

Watching Chen Mo's departing figure, He Yuzhi's eyes flickered, as if she were deep in thought.

"This traitor!"

Chen Zhuo stood with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice, "Over the years, I have kept myself pure and have no other intentions. I have never even taken a concubine. How could I have given birth to such a philandering scoundrel?"

"What a disgrace to our family! You have tarnished the reputation of the Chen family!"

He Yuzhi glanced at him and said indifferently, "No ulterior motives? I think you're more like willing but unable! With your health, you're still thinking about taking a concubine? Be careful not to lose your life..."

?

Chen Zhuo's face flushed red, and he glared, "You can question my character, but you can't question my abilities!"

He Yuzhi snorted, "Do I need anyone else to question me? Don't I know my own limitations? I'm always either in a bad state or too tired from official duties..."

Chen Zhuo has become a household name.

He took a porcelain bottle from his sleeve, poured it all into his mouth, grabbed her and headed towards the side room, angrily saying, "I don't believe I can't deal with you! Today I'll show you what it means to be a 'old man'!"

He Yuzhi: (^_)☆

……

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East wing.

As Chen Mo pushed open the door and stepped into the bedroom, a slightly lazy voice rang out:

"Tsk, why are you only coming back now? I've been waiting for you for days."

? !
Chen Mo suddenly turned his head to look.

A graceful figure leaned against the bed, her curves radiant, her black hair flowing like a waterfall, and her eyes, hidden behind a golden mask, seemed to burn with purple fire.

"Ji Lianxing?!"

(End of this chapter)