I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 294: His relationship with the Empress has been exposed?! Nothing tastes better than dumplings, nothing's more fun than…

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo was slightly taken aback.

"Your Highness means that the person who dragged me into the illusion was His Majesty?!"

Chu Yanli said in a deep voice, "Even if he didn't do it himself, it's still inextricably linked to him... The Qianji Palace has been so quiet lately, which is obviously brewing something in secret. I just didn't expect that he had already made a move against Chu Heng!"

Chen Mo asked, somewhat puzzled, "But wasn't His Majesty already terminally ill? What is the purpose of doing this?"

A shadow crossed Chu Yanli's eyes. Instead of answering the question directly, she asked in return, "Do you know about the royal curse?"

Chen Mo nodded and said, "This humble servant once heard Her Majesty the Empress mention that there is an ancient saying: 'The mandate of Heaven will eventually come to an end, and a true dragon cannot live forever.'"

The Yuan Dynasty royal family is relatively small, but each member possesses extraordinary talent. Their physical constitution and comprehension are top-notch, and their cultivation speed is incredibly fast.

The trade-off is that the flowering period is too short.

The average lifespan is no more than fifty years. Emperors might live a little longer, but still only around a hundred years.

Furthermore, most of them met with tragic ends in their later years, either suffering from serious illness or dying in accidents, which was also considered a curse hidden in the royal bloodline.

"A true dragon? Heh, perhaps." Chu Yanli gave a cold laugh and said indifferently, "What if I told you that this so-called curse is actually man-made?"

"Man-made?"

Chen Mo's pupils contracted slightly as he recalled the pattern on the Crown Prince's body and Chu Heng's words, "to survive"...

Could it be that someone is secretly plotting to harm the royal family?
"Then who is this person..."

"It lurks in the shadows of the palace walls, feeding on bloodlines and longevity. I once thought it was the shadow of imperial power, but in reality, imperial power is its shed skin..."

Chu Yanli's words were cryptic and difficult to understand, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

A scene involuntarily flashed through Chen Mo's mind:
A ravenous, monstrous dragon coiled on a dragon pillar in the Golden Palace, greedily devouring flesh and blood, chewing up and swallowing the nation's destiny as nourishment for itself.

Although Chu Yanli did not explicitly state the other party's identity, the answer was already obvious.

Chen Mo came to his senses and said, "This humble servant has come here today to ask Your Highness to search Chu Heng's soul, which may reveal more crucial information."

Chu Yanli shook her head and said, "It's no use. Judging from what you just said, Chu Heng's soul has already been tampered with. Some key memories have long been erased. Forcibly searching his soul will only alert him and will not be of any use."

Chen Mo frowned slightly upon hearing this.

He understood this principle, but he was still somewhat unwilling, because this was probably the closest he had ever come to the "truth".

Chu Yanli glanced at him, raised an eyebrow, and said, "You know perfectly well how deep the waters are in this palace, so why do you continue to investigate? Is it just for the Xu family?"

Chen Mo was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said frankly, "Not only that, it's also for my own sake... Although Her Majesty the Empress values ​​me highly, I know in my heart that those who are close to the imperial power will not have a good end. I am essentially on the opposite side of the royal family, and this conflict is impossible to resolve."

Chu Yanli knew he possessed dragon energy, but didn't Wu Lie know that?

No emperor could accept the fate of the nation being taken away by others. Even brothers could fight each other, let alone an outsider.
Regardless of Wu Lie's current attitude, the conflict will eventually erupt, or perhaps the other party has already taken action, but he just hasn't noticed.

What just happened in the imperial prison is a signal...

Chu Yanli's eyes were full of admiration as she nodded and said, "You see things very clearly. If it were someone else, they might have been blinded by the joy of rising to a high position and unknowingly drowned in the illusion of power."

"However, there's something you're wrong about..."

She then changed the subject, saying, "The conflict between you and the royal family is not insurmountable. As long as you agree, we will be on the same side from now on. Not only that, I will also help you step by step to the pinnacle of power."

Chen Mo understood what she meant, and shook his head, saying, "This humble servant has no interest in being a male concubine. Please do not bring this up again, Your Highness."

“Not a male concubine, but a prince consort,” Chu Yanli said with a smile.

"Consort?"

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment.

Chu Yanli said in a serious tone, "I told you before that I could list you as a candidate for the position of consort, but based on your performance recently, I am willing to skip this process and go directly to the final step..."

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

Did I perform well?

Did he spank her until she felt good?

"I am rather curious, if he really becomes the emperor's son-in-law, his official career will probably end there, right? What power will he have left to speak of?" Chen Mo asked.

Throughout history, imperial sons-in-law were "honored but not given real power," meaning they held only honorary titles and were unable to participate in politics.

The reason, of course, was to guard against interference from relatives of the empress and to prevent power from falling into the wrong hands.

Chu Yanli leaned against the bed, swinging her fair legs, and said, "That's under normal circumstances. The status of a consort depends on the current situation. With my full support, who would dare to say no?"

Chen Mo suddenly realized.

If real power is still in the hands of the emperor, the son-in-law will naturally have to step aside.

However, given the current situation, with the Empress Dowager acting as regent and the Princess Dowager holding considerable military power, it would be an easy task for her to support a powerful "maternal relative."

Back then, the Lin family was also related to the imperial family through marriage, yet they were able to wield military power, which is a good example.

"so……"

Chen Mo narrowed his eyes and pondered, "Your Highness will eventually return to the Southern Frontier. Do you want me to be your 'agent' in the court? And the risk of me possessing dragon energy will naturally be eliminated, and instead, I will become your trump card?"

pop, pop, pop—

Chu Yanli raised her hand and clapped, praising, "It's so much easier to talk to smart people, Chen Mo, I'm really growing to like you more and more."

But I don't like you...

Just as Chen Mo was about to speak, Chu Yanli said, "Don't rush to refuse. Why don't you listen to the conditions I'm offering?"

She propped herself up and moved closer.

The two locked eyes, standing very close.

Chen Mo then noticed that Chu Yanli's eyes were very special. There was a golden ring in the middle of her black pupils, and with the slightly upturned corners of her eyes, she looked somewhat eerie and beautiful.

She was still thinking that no matter what sweet talk the other party offered, she would refuse without hesitation.

However, the words she uttered exploded in my ears like a thunderclap:

"I know about your relationship with the Queen."

? !
Chen Mo felt a chill run down his spine, and his hands clenched tightly beneath his sleeves!
Even so, he still tried to remain calm, his face showing surprise and confusion, and asked doubtfully, "What do you mean by that, Your Highness? What relationship could I possibly have with Her Majesty the Empress? We are merely ruler and subject..."

"Stop pretending. Do you really think I can't see through you?" Chu Yanli's lips curled up, revealing her pearly white teeth, and she said, "That time I invited you to the palace for drinks, Yu Chan suddenly arrived, and her anxious appearance clearly exceeded the boundaries that should exist between a ruler and his subject."

"After that, I would intentionally or unintentionally mention you in front of her. Whenever she heard your name, her heart would race and her breathing would become disordered."

“Especially when I said I wanted to make you my male concubine, she almost lost control of her emotions and nearly triggered the Heavenly Seal Platform.”

"Although it was only for a brief moment, it was well concealed, but it couldn't escape my eyes."

Chu Yanli stroked her chin with her slender fingers and said, "It seems that her strong opposition to me being with you is not out of concern for the royal family's reputation, but because she's jealous..."

Chen Mo's throat felt a little dry.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Empress always acts coquettishly and affectionately in front of him. As the Crown Princess who commands the officials, how could she be without any cunning?

They had long since reached the point where they could not show their emotions; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they had thunder in their hearts but a calm face.

But she herself has no cultivation. She can still hide her expression and tone, but how can she control physiological reactions such as heartbeat and blood flow?
Moreover, since their powers originated from the same source, they had absolutely no secrets from Chu Yanli, who was a cheat code.

This should have been noticed much earlier...

Chu Yanli asked playfully, "So, how far have you two gotten? Have you kissed yet?"

Chen Mo snapped out of his daze and said in a low voice, "This humble servant does not understand what Your Highness is saying."

Since the other party has no evidence anyway, they can just deny it to the death.

Chu Yanli seemed to have anticipated his reaction, and said calmly, "Don't worry, I don't intend to pursue this matter. On the contrary, I will grant your request. This is the condition I just mentioned."

To grant our wish?

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat.

Chu Yanli's smile deepened as she said, "You should know the Empress's identity. Even if you outlive the Emperor, she still has the Jiang family behind her... The obstacles to being with her are enormous."

"Only by acquiring enough power can one have the resources to contend with powerful clans."

"Although the court has been thoroughly infiltrated by them, they have never been able to interfere in military and political affairs, which is why Jiang Wangye has been pursuing me so persistently."

"In comparison, I'd rather give you this opportunity."

"Don't worry, even if we get married, we'll only be husband and wife in name only. I won't care what you two do behind my back..."

Chu Yanli leaned close to Chen Mo's ear and breathed softly, "Speaking of which, it must have been quite exciting for you to be cheating on your sister-in-law while holding the title of imperial consort, right?"

Chen Mo's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he swallowed.

Before he could speak, her fair, delicate hand pressed against his chest. "Your heart is beating faster and faster~ Hehe, you really are a pervert, and you still won't admit it..."

"..."

Why has this woman suddenly become so difficult to deal with?

In front of her, it seemed as if I had no secrets at all.

Chen Mo gritted his teeth secretly. Rather than being manipulated like this, he'd rather be forced into a relationship...

"Your Highness, please..."

"Can you say something different? I'm getting tired of hearing it."

"..." Chen Mo took a deep breath to calm himself down.

If we kept talking, we'd be stripped bare, so I decided to stop dwelling on it and cleared my throat, asking, "What are Your Highness's thoughts on Chu Heng? Are you going to take action or not?"

"No need."

Although Chu Yanli was somewhat displeased with his forceful change of topic, she still replied, "Chu Heng is just a pawn, completely insignificant. On the contrary, the more he does, the more flaws he exposes..."

That's what they said, but Chen Mo felt a vague unease.

Chu Yanli saw his worry and comforted him, "Don't worry, if you encounter danger, just use that dragon scale. At least there shouldn't be many people in the capital who can do anything to you."

Chen Mo didn't say anything more, and nodded, saying, "In that case, this humble servant will not disturb you any longer. Your Highness, please rest well."

After saying that, he got up to leave.

"and many more……"

Chu Yanli called out to him.

Chen Mo stopped in his tracks. "Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"

Chu Yanli said softly, "Thank you for healing me just now..."

Chen Mo said dismissively, "As I said, it was just a matter of convenience, Your Highness need not worry about it."

"Does it feel good?" Chu Yanli asked abruptly.

"Huh? What?" Chen Mo didn't react for a moment.

Chu Yanli bit her lip and said softly, "You were gripping me so hard just now, you didn't think I couldn't feel it, did you?"

"..."

Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed.

Not knowing how to answer, she simply turned around and left the bedroom.

Watching that fleeing figure, Chu Yanli couldn't help but smile. Her bright eyes curved like crescent moons, and charming dimples appeared on her pink cheeks.

Even when I pinned him down, I'd never seen him so flustered...

She reached out and pulled open her clothes, gazing at the gradually healing wound above her heart, a barely perceptible blush crossing her cheeks.

“Yu Chan chose to enter the palace for my sake, wasting her best years in the palace. I am sorry to her.”

"I've finally found a man I like. If I can lend a hand, it would make up for what I owe him..."

"But he's got some nerve, daring to even seduce the Empress..."

"hiss--"

"He squeezed so hard, it's even a little swollen now. This guy definitely did it on purpose..."

……

……

"What's wrong with this woman?!"

Chen Mo quickly left Changning Pavilion, his expression as gloomy as water.

Chu Yanli's previous behavior made him think that she was just a violent maniac without any guile, but thinking about it carefully, how could someone who grew up in this scheming environment be a simple-minded person?
"The truth will eventually come out. My relationship with the Empress cannot be kept secret forever. I just didn't expect it to be exposed so quickly."

"Although Chu Yanli seems to have no ill intentions, who can truly understand her thoughts?"

"This concerns the reputation of the royal family. Does she really not care at all?"

Chen Mo's heart was in turmoil. He felt that he should stand with the Empress on this matter and at least make her mentally prepared.

Passing through layers of palace walls, we headed towards Zhaohua Palace.

According to custom, the empress should still be handling state affairs at this time.

As soon as they arrived at the palace gate, before any palace servants could go in to announce their arrival, Lady Sun came out to greet them.

"Lord Chen, you've arrived."

"I have met the Palace Attendant."

Chen Mo nodded and greeted him, "This humble official has something to report. Is Your Highness inside?"

Lady Sun nodded and said, "Yes, Your Highness is here, but Your Highness is currently entertaining guests."

"Receiving guests?" Chen Mo asked curiously, "May I ask which esteemed person it is?"

"He's not a court official, he's His Highness's cousin..."

After a moment's hesitation, Lady Sun said in a low voice, "However, judging from His Highness's expression, he doesn't seem to really want to see him."

The Empress's cousin?
A figure flashed through Chen Mo's mind, his brows furrowed. What was he doing here?
Just then, footsteps approached from afar, and a tall, slender figure emerged from the main hall.

He wore a long, white robe, his face was as handsome as jade, and he waved a folding fan in his hand, looking every bit the elegant and refined scholar.

It was Jiang Wangye, whom I had met once at the Prince Yu's residence.

A smug smile played on his lips; it seemed his conversation with the Empress had pleased him greatly.

Chu Yanli had previously stated that the Empress and the Jiang family had a very bad relationship. Chen Mo narrowed his eyes, a shadow falling over them.

Jiang Wangye's expression was somewhat surprised when he saw Chen Mo.

"Chen Mo? What are you doing here?"

"We meet again, Jiang Buyi."

"..."

Recalling the time he was humiliated by him, Jiang Wangye's face darkened, but he quickly put on a smile and said, "I underestimated Lord Chen back then. He does have some skills; he actually managed to get Chu Heng into the imperial prison."

Chen Mo said calmly, "Chu Heng is suspected of being involved in many major cases, and I was just enforcing the law impartially."

"Lord Chen is truly modest."

Jiang Wangye, with a kind and friendly demeanor, leaned closer and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "They say a dog that bites doesn't bark, but Lord Chen not only barks loudly, but his bites are also quite painful... What, has the case progressed and you've come to ask my sister for a bone?"

The sarcasm was palpable.

Faced with his deliberate provocation, Chen Mo remained calm. "No, I just came from Changning Pavilion and stopped by to pay my respects to Your Highness."

"Changning Pavilion?"

Jiang Wangye was taken aback.

Because of his status, he rarely entered the palace, but he knew that it was the residence of the eldest princess.

"What are you doing at Changning Pavilion?" Jiang Wangye asked in a deep voice.

"What else can a lone man and woman do?" Chen Mo shrugged and said helplessly, "The princess's constitution is also extraordinary. She even drew blood, which really consumed a lot of my essence..."

Chen Mo was telling the truth, but Jiang Wangye interpreted it differently.

A lone man and woman, bleeding, semen...

When these words are put together, it's no longer a question of whether or not one might misunderstand them!
Jiang Wangye didn't believe Chen Mo would dare to spread rumors about Chu Yanli, and besides, Chu Yanli had indeed expressed her admiration for him...

Therefore, this person may not be just being verbally aggressive; what they are saying is very likely the truth!

The woman he's been longing for, whom he hasn't even touched a finger with, has been snatched away by this guy?
And he did it all in one fell swoop, becoming a trusted advisor directly?!
Even with his excellent composure, Jiang Wangye couldn't hold back any longer. Veins bulged on his neck, and his voice seemed to be squeezed out through clenched teeth: "Chen Mo, do you know what you're doing? Some people are not to be trifled with..."

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Look, you're in such a hurry... Besides, even if I touched her, so what? She'd still have to thank me."

"Chen Mo!!"

Jiang Wangye completely broke down, took a step forward, and his clothes fluttered in the wind.

Chen Mo had been waiting for this moment. A blue light flashed in his eyes, and his aura surged violently.

Jiang Wangye felt his vision suddenly turn dark. When he looked up, a porcelain white hand pressed down in mid-air, exuding an aura of desolation and annihilation. Wherever it passed, even the void was annihilated!
"What's this?!"

Jiang Wangye trembled violently, utterly horrified.

Under the crushing force from a higher level, the body gradually became hunched over, the joints made cracking sounds, and finally the knees buckled, and the person knelt on the ground with a thud.

The immense pressure rendered him completely immobile, leaving him no way to dodge and forcing him to watch helplessly as the terrifying hand came crashing down.

Snapped--

His hand landed on her shoulder.

Jiang Wangye trembled all over and subconsciously closed his eyes.

However, after a while, nothing happened.

Looking up, they found everything was as usual; there were no overwhelming giant hands, and the void had not been destroyed.

Lady Sun looked at him strangely, "Young Master Jiang, what's wrong with you...?"

"Ok?"

Jiang Wangye came to his senses and realized that he was kneeling upright in front of Chen Mo.

Chen Mo patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Not bad, Jiang Buyi has finally learned to kneel and speak to me. You've made progress."

Jiang Wangye: "..."

(End of this chapter)