I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 341 Yu Youhan: Something's not right, am I going to be the victim again?
"Solved the case?"

Ye Zi'e frowned, her expression one of disbelief and doubt.

What kind of big cases must he have handled to be promoted so quickly in such a short period of time?

Qilin Pavilion has never had such a precedent to date.

Could it be that the unseen hand in the palace has exerted its influence?

"quiet."

Luo Huaijin raised his hand and tapped the table. After the room quieted down, he spoke up: "I think you have all heard about what has happened recently, especially about the promotion of Commander Chen. All sorts of rumors have been rampant, and some even said that he is the Commander's illegitimate son, which is utterly absurd!"

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

I never expected the reaction within the Qilin Pavilion to be so intense, and they even created a father figure for him out of nowhere...

"In order to clarify the facts and set the record straight, I have compiled Lord Chen's meritorious service records for your review." With that, Luo Huaijin raised his hand, and a stack of documents appeared out of thin air and landed in front of everyone.

Ye Zi'e reached out and took it first, then began to look through it.

The so-called merit certificate was issued by the Ministry of Personnel, encompassing performance evaluation and political achievements, and was an important credential for determining whether an official could be promoted.

The document in front of him listed all of Chen Mo's achievements, filling several pages with dense writing.

She was mostly aware of the previous situation, so she glanced at it and focused her attention on the red text at the bottom:

On the day of the Heavenly Mandate Ceremony, Prince Yu's rebels, in league with demons, launched a sudden attack, causing heavy casualties among the Imperial Guards and putting the Crown Prince in grave danger. Chen Mo, then Deputy Commander of the Tianlin Guard, stepped forward, slaying the demons and ensuring the Crown Prince's safe escape.

[Then they marched a thousand miles to the desolate forest east of Tiandu City, where they killed the culprit Chu Heng and his henchmen...]

[The following day, he went to the southern suburbs, used his supernatural powers to send down timely rain, saving thousands of people...]

His three merits—protecting the emperor, punishing evil, and saving the people—are all outstanding and should be richly rewarded to encourage his loyalty and courage.

Ye Zi'e's cherry lips parted slightly, her expression gradually changing from blank to astonished.

She had just heard several people mention words like "Chu Heng" and "prison break," but she never expected that this turmoil was caused by the heir of Prince Yu.
Chen Mo not only protected the emperor and quelled the rebellion, but also killed the ringleader. He even saved the injured civilians in the southern city... So all the credit went to him, and everyone else was just sitting around doing nothing?

Most importantly, this guy actually broke through to the third rank!
No wonder he didn't even need to wait for next year's evaluation; he was promoted directly without any prior appointments...

A master at twenty years old, with such strong case-solving abilities, you should take the official position; who can surpass you!

The certificates of merit were passed around among the people for review.

After seeing the above content, everyone fell silent.

They had heard about it before, but they still had some doubts. After all, the person was too young and had such a powerful background, which made it hard not to have certain thoughts.

Now that the written agreement is right in front of them, stamped with the official seal of the Ministry of Personnel, they are naturally convinced.

"Lord Chen is truly a dragon among men, we are truly in awe!"

"Heroes have always emerged from among the young; you can't argue with that!"

"Lord Chen's appointment as Commander of the Fire Department is well-deserved and truly fitting!"

After a brief silence, everyone spoke up.

Chen Mo naturally returned the greetings one by one, appearing humble.

He understood Luo Huaijin's intention in summoning the people from the North and South Garrison Commands; naturally, it was to help him clear obstacles and secure his position as a commander.

Since they were able to obtain the merit certificate from the Ministry of Personnel, it's likely that Her Majesty the Empress had a hand in it.

After this matter was concluded, the meeting officially began.

Each commander reported on his official business, which was recorded by his assistants and handed over to Shi Jingxuan and Mu Zhen, who then gave their approval on the spot.

Chen Mo sat quietly to the side, listening attentively while observing everyone's expressions.

The Tianlin Guard has been infiltrated by both parties, and the factional strife is intensifying. The same is true within the Qilin Pavilion.

Yunhe and Ye Zie are staunch supporters of the Imperial Concubine, and they are at odds with the commanders of the Gold and Wood Divisions. They not only obstruct each other in practice, but also exchange barbs in their words, making their relationship extremely volatile.

Shi Jingxuan remained calm, clearly used to it.

As for the Southern Garrison, it was much more peaceful. On the one hand, there were fewer people, and they were mainly responsible for internal discipline and intelligence processing, which was firmly controlled by Mu Zhen, making it difficult for others to get involved.

While Chen Mo was observing others, the others were also secretly sizing him up.

The Chen family are core members of the Consort's faction, but Chen Mo is also favored by the Empress and serves as a palace guard. His background is too complicated, making it impossible for people to understand his stance.

Those who can enter the Qilin Pavilion are all shrewd and intelligent people; none of them want to make enemies indiscriminately.

Therefore, Chen Mo was temporarily categorized as someone to be "won over as much as possible, but never offended."

After all, history has proven time and again that anyone who is targeted by this man, whether an official of the court or a member of the royal family, will not have a good ending!
Being stripped of one's official position or dismissed from office is the least of one's worries; the worst punishment is execution of the entire family!

Who would dare to provoke this living devil...?

……

……

By the time everyone had finished reporting their affairs, it was already evening, and the meeting was drawing to a close.

Luo Huaijin turned his gaze to Ye Zige and said, "During this time, Commander Ye has been investigating the remnants of the Gu God Cult in the Southern Frontier. He has not only killed hundreds of cult members, but also found the whereabouts of the Gu God Cult leader. His achievements are truly remarkable."

Chen Mo glanced at Ye Zige.

Previously, Zi Lianji went to Jinyang Prefecture to hunt down a fugitive. He traced the trail all the way to the Southern Frontier and said he encountered a crazy woman who attacked him without warning... It's highly likely that this was Commander Ye.

The Empress sent her to the southern border only to vent her dissatisfaction, but she actually took it seriously.

Although this woman has a somewhat eccentric personality, it must be admitted that she is absolutely loyal to the Imperial Concubine.

"Lord Luo, you flatter me. It was merely my duty," Ye Zi'e said indifferently.

As a chieftain of a thousand households, having been away from his post for so long, he naturally has to give an explanation to his superiors.

Moreover, this was not something shameful. After reporting to the Imperial Concubine, she informed the government office of the details.

Luo Huaijin said, "The higher-ups attach great importance to the Gu God Cult, especially that Yin Tiankuo, whose methods are quite unpredictable. In order to prevent him from continuing to harm the people, we must nip him in the bud and completely eliminate him."

"No one knows the situation in southern Xinjiang better than Commander Ye, so you are the one who should handle this matter."

?

Ye Zi'e was stunned upon hearing this, then pointed to her own nose, "You want me to kill Yin Tiankuo?"

“That’s right.” Luo Huaijin nodded and said, “There are orders from above that Yin Tiankuo must die.”

"Was it because I didn't express myself clearly in the document?" Ye Zige said irritably, "That guy has a Grandmaster-level elder protecting him, and I'm just a fourth-rank. Do you want me to go and die?"

"Besides, I've only been back in Kyoto for two days, and they're already sending me out again. They're really treating me like an animal!"

Luo Huaijin repeated, "I said, this is an order from above."

"Which superior is it? I'll go find him myself!" Ye Zi'e became more and more angry as she spoke, slamming her hand on the table and standing up. "I refuse to believe that such a large Qilin Pavilion has nowhere to seek justice?"

"The commander gave the order, so go ahead," Luo Huaijin said calmly.

"..."

Ye Zi'e's expression stiffened slightly.

He then silently sat back down, head drooping, without uttering a sound.

Luo Huaijin said, "Don't worry, I certainly won't let you go to your death in vain. Although the other side has a Grandmaster, the Northern Garrison also has experts... You agree, Lord Chen?"

"what?"

Chen Mo was still watching the commotion from the sidelines when he was suddenly called out, and he didn't react for a moment.

“If I remember correctly, Lord Chen has also clashed with the Gu God Sect and is very familiar with the methods of those demons. It would be most appropriate to entrust this matter to the two of you to work together,” Luo Huaijin said.

Chen Mo snapped out of his daze, his brows furrowing.

He had just been promoted to commander of a thousand households, and before he could even settle into his new position, he was to be sent to the southern border.

It sounds like this was the commander's decision. As the highest-ranking figure in the Tianlin Guard, how could he personally issue an order for such a trivial matter?
Is it targeting the Gu God Cult, or is it targeting him?

Despite having countless doubts, the matter had already been brought up to this point, leaving no room for negotiation. Besides, Luo Huaijin had treated him fairly well, and he couldn't very well embarrass him in public.

"Your humble servant obeys," Chen Mo replied, bowing respectfully.

Luo Huaijin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gave Chen Mo a grateful look.

He was just a messenger; given the other party's background, if they were to fight to the bitter end, he would be caught in the middle and in a very difficult position.

"There's no need for you two to rush. You can arrange your current affairs first before setting off."

"I've said everything I needed to say, everyone can leave now."

After saying that, he got up and left.

The rest of the people also dispersed.

The commander's arrangement surprised them somewhat, and they did not rush to get close to Chen Mo before fully understanding the situation.

Soon, only Ye Zi'e, Yun He, and Chen Mo remained in the room.

Ye Zie slumped in the chair, her eyes vacant, as if she had lost all her strength.

Yunhe frowned and said in a deep voice, "Lord Chen, do you have a conflict with the Commander?" Chen Mo shook his head and said, "We've never even met, how could there be any conflict?"

Wei Xuan, the commander of the Tianlin Guard, holds a transcendent position as the head of this massive organization, almost like a taboo subject, and even his name is rarely mentioned.

However, Wei Xuan has always maintained a low profile and does not interfere in political affairs. Even within the Qilin Pavilion, he is only partially in a hands-off manner.

That's why this sudden order seems so strange.

"That's strange." Yunhe stroked his chin, puzzled. "You've just taken office, you should at least be given some time to get familiar with the work. Why send someone to the southern border right away?"

"It's probably just because it's more suitable for me to go," Chen Mo said with a wry smile. "It can't be because Lord Wei dislikes me and is deliberately targeting me, can it?"

“It’s not that bad.” Yunhe shook his head and said, “If the Commander really wanted to target you, he would have a hundred ways to do it without anyone noticing. There’s no need to make such a big fuss.”

"Forget it, there's no use thinking about it. The Gu God Cult will be destroyed sooner or later anyway, so it's safer to do it ourselves." Chen Mo turned to Ye Zi'e and asked, "Commander Ye, when shall we set off?"

Ye Zi'e remained silent, then suddenly stood up and walked towards the door.

Yunhe hurriedly asked, "Where are you going?"

"I'm going to report this to Her Majesty! This is outrageous!" Ye Zi'e said without turning her head.

Yunhe and Chen Mo exchanged a glance, their expressions helpless.

Even the Imperial Concubine could hardly interfere in the internal affairs of the Qilin Pavilion, let alone change the Commander's decision.

"Commander Ye has an eccentric temperament and thinks differently from ordinary people. Lord Chen should be careful when traveling with her."

"I know what I'm doing..."

No one has more right to speak than Chen Mo.

Having had his previous experience, he was already considering whether or not to wear the entire iron underpants.

After leaving the library and parting ways with Yunhe, Chen Mo was about to go downstairs when he suddenly bumped into someone at the corner.

"Lord Shi, you haven't left yet?" Chen Mo asked in confusion.

Shi Jingxuan forced a smile and said, "I've been waiting for Lord Chen all this time."

As he spoke, he took out an envelope from his pocket, handed it to Chen Mo, and said, "I should have come to congratulate you on your promotion, Lord Chen, but I have been too busy lately to do so. This is just a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you will accept it."

?

Chen Mo was a little confused.

Logically, as a newly appointed official, he should have paid his respects to his superiors, but instead, they took the initiative to give him gifts.

Who is actually whose boss between us?
"Lord Shi, this is absolutely impossible..."

"This money is absolutely clean, so please don't be polite with me. I won't feel at ease if you don't accept it."

"..."

"If Lord Chen encounters any trouble in the Qilin Pavilion in the future, he can come to me at any time, and I will definitely give him my full support... cough cough, even if you have any other ideas, you can tell me, and we can discuss anything."

After finishing his sentence, Shi Jingxuan turned and went upstairs, giving Chen Mo no chance to refuse.

Chen Mo opened the envelope and glanced inside. It contained silver notes and gold leaves, roughly enough to support Xiao Ji for more than half a year...

"He accepted a bribe on his very first day at work, and it was even given to him by his boss..."

"Is this ridiculous or not..."

……

……

As soon as Shi Jingxuan returned to his room, he saw Mu Zhen sitting in a chair, looking at him with a half-smile.

"Tsk, a superior giving a gift to a subordinate, Master Shi really has the nerve to do that."

Shi Jingxuan remained calm, his hands behind his back, and said, "What do you know? This is called taking precautions. The assessment is coming up next year, and I don't want any unexpected problems to arise halfway through."

"Is it really that exaggerated? Is it worth scaring you like this?" Mu Zhen raised an eyebrow.

"Heh, do you think Chen Mo got promoted like this?"

Shi Jingxuan counted on his fingers and said, "When Chen Mo was still a captain, the centurion Chu Zhuo was suspected of treason and was beheaded by him; after he was promoted to centurion, the deputy commander Jian Yinshan was corrupt and was also beheaded by him; after he became deputy commander, the commander Bai Lingchuan had an affair with the Blood Demon and was directly refined into beads..."

"So here's the question: he's the Fire Commander now, who's next?"

Mu Zhen was speechless for a moment.

One or two times could be a coincidence, but Chen Mo's actions are indeed a bit outrageous.

Along the way, they encountered nothing but enemies, and they managed to enter the Qilin Pavilion by stepping over the corpses of their superiors.

“Under normal circumstances, no matter how many merits a person makes, it is impossible for them to be promoted so quickly, because there are simply not that many job vacancies.”

“But Chen Mo is different.”

“He can create vacancies himself.”

Shi Jingxuan sighed and said, "Do you know what the Tianlin Guard calls him now?"

"What?" Mu Zhen asked curiously.

“Chen Yanwang!” Shi Jingxuan said in a deep voice, “Whoever is his superior will be put on the Book of Life and Death. As for when he will be removed from the list, it depends on his mood... However, according to past practice, it usually won’t take more than two months.”

"These two months are crucial for me; I have to build a good relationship with him."

"Well, good luck then."

Mu Zhen didn't say anything more about it, but instead asked, "Do you know what the situation is when the Commander sent him to the Southern Frontier this time?"

"I don't know," Shi Jingxuan shook his head and said, "I wasn't informed about this."

"Even you, her boss, don't know?" Mu Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly. "That's really a bit strange..."

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Hanxiao Palace.

Inside the study, Yu Youhan stood in front of the desk, sketching on Xuan paper with a gold-tipped wolf-hair brush.

In no time, the painting was complete.

In the vast void, two figures embraced tightly, their bodies surrounded by surging blue tides.

Although the faces of the people in the painting cannot be seen, one can feel the deep bond between them.

Yu Youhan examined the woman for a moment, feeling that something was missing. Then he drew a red string on the woman's left wrist before nodding in satisfaction.

She was ambushed by the Demon Lord in the desolate region and almost lost in the chaos, but was eventually awakened by Chen Mo... It was this experience that made her begin to face the relationship between the two of them.

Perhaps, the so-called "inner demons" are not just punishment?
"This man is too dishonest, flirting with girls everywhere, and I have to suffer along with him."

Yu Youhan wrinkled her delicate nose and snorted, "If it weren't for Hong Ling, I would have wiped out all those sluts long ago!"

In reality, she was just saying it; even after she was freed from the red ribbon's restraints, she still couldn't bring herself to do it.

It wasn't that I was being soft-hearted, but rather that I didn't want to see Chen Mo sad.

dong dong dong-

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

Xu Qingyi's voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness, this servant has something important to report."

Yu Youhan put away the drawing paper and said, "Come in."

Xu Qingyi pushed open the door and walked in, bowing respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Yu Youhan sat in a chair with her legs crossed and asked, "What happened?"

"Your Majesty, Commander Ye has sent word that she has been dispatched to the Southern Frontier to eradicate the remnants of the Gu God Cult," Xu Qingyi said. "It is said that the Commander of the Tianlin Guard personally ordered that Yin Tiankuo must be executed."

Yu Youhan frowned. "You're saying this was an order from Wei Xuan?"

“That’s right.” Xu Qingyi nodded.

"He doesn't even care about the Qilin Pavilion, so why is he suddenly concerned about the Gu God Sect?" Yu Youhan asked, puzzled. "Didn't Ye Zi'e make it clear that Yin Tiankuo has a Grandmaster by his side, someone she can't handle?"

“I told her, so I sent Lord Chen to accompany her,” Xu Qingyi said in a deep voice.

"What did you say?!"

Yu Youhan was taken aback. "Chen Mo is going too?"

Xu Qingyi looked worried and said, "Your Majesty, the Southern Frontier is far too dangerous. Last time, Lord Chen almost got into trouble. You must think of a way to prevent him from jumping into a fire pit."

In Yu Youhan's eyes, a few remnants of the party were not worth worrying about at all.

What she was really worried about was "traveling with Ye Zi'e".

Ye Zi'e has a prior record. What if she still has ulterior motives and something happens on the road? Wouldn't she become the victim again?
Thinking of this, Yu Youhan suddenly felt like she was being cuckolded...

"If it was Wei Xuan who gave the order, I really can't interfere, but we absolutely cannot let these two be alone!"

"We have to find a way to do something..."

(End of this chapter)