I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 344 The Empress Stays Overnight at the Chen Residence! She's in the same car as Her Majesty the Empress!
"Empress?!"

He Yuzhi stood there, stunned.

The woman before him wore a purple pleated long skirt, revealing a section of her fair calves and delicate pink bare feet. Her dark hair was tied up with a gold hairpin, and her exquisite face was as flawless as jade. Her brows and eyes exuded an aloofness and majesty that kept people at a distance.

"Madam Chen, we meet again," Yu Youhan nodded.

"This humble servant greets Your Highness, the Noble Consort!"

He Yuzhi came to her senses and hurriedly tried to kneel down and kowtow.

"No need for formalities." Yu Youhan waved her sleeve lightly, lifted her up, and said, "We agreed last time that you would come to the palace to visit often when you have time. Why haven't you come to see me yet?"

"This……"

He Yuzhi said with an awkward smile, "Your Majesty is very busy and has many affairs to attend to. I really dare not bother you."

People have self-knowledge.

Although she was a martial arts master and her husband was a third-rank official in the court, she was no different from an ant in front of this man.

A subordinate is always a subordinate. If the empress shows even a little bit of friendliness, and you take advantage of that to climb the social ladder and treat her like a friend, then you have no sense of propriety at all.

But then again, what's going on here?
She had assumed Chen Mo had brought another girl of unknown origin home and they were even playing together, but she never expected that it would be the Empress who came out!
"Cough cough."

Seeing He Yuzhi's hesitant expression, Yu Youhan cleared her throat and said, "I came to discuss something with Chen Mo. He happened to be taking a bath, so we chatted for a bit in the bathroom. I hope Madam doesn't mind?"

"I don't mind, of course I don't mind."

He Yuzhi waved her hands repeatedly, but she was also having some doubts.

Why did you have to talk about this while taking a shower, and for a whole hour?
Moreover, when Chen Mo first came out, he even said that the Empress should stay overnight at the Chen residence. Isn't that obviously a gigolo?
As an official outside the capital, his entanglement with the Imperial Noble Consort of the Yuan Dynasty constitutes the crime of deceiving the emperor.

But then again, choosing to follow the Empress was already like dancing on the edge of a knife, so this extra charge wasn't a big deal... In addition, the Empress had recently been promoted and given a new name, so she was worried that the Consort would doubt the loyalty of the Chen family.

In this way, there is no such concern.

Moreover, putting aside their identities, Yu Youhan's cultivation level is unparalleled in the Nine Provinces, overlooking all living beings. He is one of the most powerful cultivators in the world, and the fact that he has won the favor of this person is enough to prove Chen Mo's excellence.

He Yuzhi's mind was in a mess, and for a moment she didn't know whether she should be happy or scared.

“Madam, there is no need to worry.” Yu Youhan saw through her thoughts at a glance and said calmly, “I have a heartfelt appreciation for Chen Mo. No matter what happens in the future, I will protect your Chen family.”

Is this an open game?
Having said all that, He Yuzhi could no longer pretend to be ignorant. She lowered her head and said, "The Chen family swears to follow Your Majesty to the death, to serve you with utmost loyalty and without wavering! As for this brat, to have gained Your Majesty's favor is a blessing he has accumulated over eight lifetimes. As long as Your Majesty is happy, please don't stand on ceremony..."

Chen Mo: "..."

Yu Youhan: "..."

Who exactly is being impolite...?

Yu Youhan did not continue the topic, but instead asked, "Just now, I heard from the lady that Chen Mo often brings young ladies home? I wonder if the Empress has ever come?"

He Yuzhi's heart skipped a beat.

Does this involve the Empress?!

"No, absolutely not." He Yuzhi shook her head vigorously. "I was just joking. Mo'er has always been virtuous and would never mess with a young lady. His relationship with Her Majesty the Empress is completely innocent..."

Step, step, step——

Before she could finish speaking, a series of footsteps sounded.

Chen Fu walked into the backyard, approached, and said, "Madam, someone from the palace has come. They say that Her Majesty the Empress summons the young master to the palace for an audience."

∑(O_O;)
He Yuzhi's expression froze.

Yu Youhan glanced at Chen Mo and sneered, "You're really 'innocent' enough. It's so late and you still want to see me. It seems the Empress is quite concerned about you."

House seemingly endless rain……

Chen Mo's lips twitched, and he guiltily looked away.

"Let's go, don't keep them waiting."

Yu Youhan walked gracefully towards the front yard with her hands behind her back.

He Yuzhi and Chen Mo exchanged a glance, a vague sense of foreboding creeping over them, and hurriedly followed behind.

Chen Fu scratched his head, sensing that something was wrong.

I initially thought this woman in purple was the lady's close friend, so I didn't think much of it. But now, seeing the lady's cautious demeanor and the fact that the woman referred to herself as "this palace," a bold guess began to form in my mind.

"No...it can't be right?"

Come to the front yard.

Lady Sun, dressed in a blue robe, was waiting at the door.

Upon spotting Chen Mo in the distance, she quickly approached and said, "Lord Chen, Her Majesty the Empress requests your presence in the palace. She says there is something to discuss..."

His gaze shifted to the side, noticing the purple figure. His pupils suddenly shrank to pinpoints, and his throat felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand, rendering him unable to utter a sound.

Yu Youhan raised her eyebrows slightly and said coldly, "You don't even bow to me? Is this how the Empress taught you?"

Lady Sun hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness, the Noble Consort!"

"It really is the Imperial Noble Consort!"

Chen Fu gasped, his knees went weak, and he knelt down with a thud.

Yu Youhan narrowed her eyes and scrutinized her, then asked directly, "What brings the Empress to see Chen Mo?"

The hairs on the back of Consort Sun's neck stood on end. Her keen intuition told her that if she concealed anything, she might not be able to leave this courtyard today!
She swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "Your Highness seems quite concerned about the Gu God Sect... I heard that Lord Chen has been sent to the Southern Frontier to investigate the remnants of the Demonic Sect, and I would like to discuss this matter with him in detail..."

Are you concerned about the Gu God Cult?
She clearly cares about Chen Mo!
Yu Youhan had anticipated this, and said calmly, "Go back and tell the Empress that Chen Mo is not free tonight, and ask her to reschedule for another day."

Then she turned to Chen Mo and asked, "By the way, what did you say to me when you came out of the bathroom just now?"

Chen Mo thought for a moment, then cautiously said, "This humble servant says it's getting late, Your Highness, would you like to stay at the Chen residence...?"

"it is good."

Yu Youhan nodded.

?

Sun Shanggong shivered, a chill spreading down her spine and straight to the top of her head, her heart filled with horror.

No wonder the Imperial Concubine appeared here...

So, Lord Chen is sharing male concubines?!

"What are you still standing there for? Can't you understand what I'm saying?" Yu Youhan waved her hand impatiently and said, "Get lost."

boom--

As if struck by an invisible giant hammer, Lady Sun was sent flying through the air and disappeared from sight in an instant.

"Made the lady laugh."

Seeing He Yuzhi standing there dumbfounded, Yu Youhan finally realized that her actions had been too domineering. She looked at Chen Mo with her blue eyes for help.

Chen Mo suddenly came to his senses and said, "There are empty rooms in the east wing for you to rest in. If Your Highness doesn't mind, please come with me."

"Yes," Yu Youhan replied. "It's getting late, Madam should also get some rest."

Then he followed Chen Mo and left the courtyard.

Chen Fu knelt on the ground, never daring to raise his head.

He Yuzhi trembled slightly, then moved to the stone bench by holding onto the wall and sat down. Her back was already soaked with cold sweat.

Although she had a premonition about this, she never expected that the two of them had progressed to this point!

If it were just the Imperial Concubine, it would be fine, but now it seems that Chen Mo and the Empress also have an ambiguous relationship, not to mention the Eldest Princess who keeps saying she wants him to be her husband...

This harem is practically set up just for him!
Chen Mo seems to be in a good position now, but that's because the conflicts haven't fully erupted yet.

Neither the Empress nor the Imperial Concubine are easy to deal with; neither is willing to back down. If things really escalate, the entire Chen family will be in deep trouble!
"It might just be a nine-family elimination game..."

"Can this kid handle it?"

He Yuzhi felt uneasy, and her neck felt a little cold.

Yu Guang noticed Chen Fu, who was still kneeling, and said, "Alright, everyone's gone, get up now."

Chen Fu's throat moved slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Madam, this old servant has worked diligently and conscientiously for decades. Even if I have no merit, I have worked hard... If you and Master are going to run away, you must take this old servant with you."

He Yuzhi: "..."

……

……

It was already late, but the Yangxin Palace was brightly lit.

Inside the palace, the Empress leaned against a small couch, turning the pages of a book without a cover by candlelight.

"This little thief is quite diligent; he's only been back a few days and he's already updated five chapters."

"Although the plot is a bit absurd, it is still quite captivating. The key is that its analysis and satire of reality are very realistic..."

The Empress could naturally see that although "The Plum in the Silver Vase" seemed to be about desire, between the lines it revealed official corruption, the alienation of power, the distortion of human nature, and the collapse of ethics... Rather than a "pornographic book," it was more like a mirror reflecting human nature.

Before this, no book had ever focused on ordinary people in the city, thus pioneering a new genre of vernacular fiction.

"It's truly astonishing that someone so young can have such a sharp and incisive writing style."

"Besides that, he seems to be quite good at writing poetry, both refined and popular, and he also has his own unique insights into politics. It's really a waste of his talents to only be a military officer..."

"Or should we do as Lü Huaiyu suggested and have him become the Crown Prince's study companion?"

"As long as I'm always by your side, nothing should go wrong."

The Empress pondered to herself.

dong dong dong-

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

"coming!"

The Empress's eyes lit up, and she quickly sat up, hiding the books under her pillow. She then tidied her hair in front of the dressing mirror on the table before saying, "Come in."

Lady Sun entered, head drooping. "This servant greets Your Highness."

The Empress looked up and found no one behind her. Her brows furrowed. "Why is it that only you have returned? Where is Chen Mo?"

Seeing Sun Shanggong's pale face, the Empress realized something was wrong and asked in a deep voice, "What exactly happened?"

After organizing her thoughts, Lady Sun said, "This servant went to the Chen residence to invite Lord Chen to the palace, but I ran into Consort Yu and was intercepted midway..."

?

The Empress was taken aback, and asked incredulously, "You mean, Consort Yu is currently at the Chen residence?"

Lady Sun nodded, her voice barely audible: "That's right. Judging from what she said, it seems she's planning to stay overnight at the Chen residence tonight. She asked you to reschedule for another day..."

"Stay overnight?!"

The empress suddenly stood up, causing her voluptuous figure to sway.

"Your Highness, please don't be anxious. It might not be what you think."

Lady Sun tried to dissuade her, but the Empress was deaf to her pleas. Gritting her teeth, she roared, "It's a dark and windy night, a lone man and woman, what could it be? That vixen, as an Imperial Noble Consort, is so shameless..."

"No, I cannot stand idly by and let her run rampant!"

"Prepare the carriage, let's go to the Chen residence!"

"Your Highness, calm down!" Lady Sun hurriedly stepped in front of him, anxiously saying, "If you rush over like this, not only will it cause a huge uproar, but it may not be a good thing for Lord Chen either!"

Upon hearing this, the Empress paused slightly.

In fact, what Lady Sun said makes sense. Yu Youhan can do whatever she wants, but she can't. This not only involves the reputation of the royal family, but will also have an immeasurable impact on the Chen family.

Moreover, if she were to clash with Yu Youhan at the Chen residence, Chen Mo would be caught in the middle and in a difficult position.

We can't just take turns spanking each other like last time, can we?
With this thought in mind, the Empress calmed down and sat back down on the small couch.

She had indeed called Chen Mo over because she had something important to discuss.

Wei Xuan's arrangement for Chen Mo to go to the Southern Frontier was strange in every way. She originally wanted to use the excuse that "the Imperial Guards suffered heavy casualties and the palace needed to send more people, so she had no time to get away" to decline the assignment.

After all, Chen Mo was a genuine Imperial Guard General, so Wei Xuan probably couldn't find any reason to object.

Before the matter could be resolved, Yu Youhan beat him to it...

The thought that the two of them might be snuggling together right now made the Queen feel as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest, making it hard to breathe.

Seeing this, Lady Sun comforted him, saying, "There's plenty of time, Your Highness. That Consort Yu is always shouting for bloodshed, how can she compare to Your Highness? In my opinion, Lord Chen is just being coerced by her power and is only pretending to be polite. He still sides more with Your Highness."

The Empress shook her head secretly.

You didn't see the scene of Chen Mo wildly slapping Consort Yu's buttocks...

It's hard to say who was forced into this situation by whose tyranny!

"Alright, keep an eye on the Tianlin Guard and report any movements immediately." The Empress bit her lip and sighed, "Let's talk about Chen Mo in a couple of days. We need to discuss the Southern Frontier matter with him first."

"Yes." Lady Sun responded and withdrew.

The Empress rested her arm on the small table, rubbed her temples with her slender fingers, and muttered softly:

"Could it be that Yu Youhan really took advantage of me and then left me alone?"

"If only I had struck first..."

……

……

The moon hangs high in the sky, the night is still, and the sound of the night watchman's clapper echoes through the streets.

Inside the bedroom, the candlelight flickered.

Yu Youhan sat on the edge of the bed, arms crossed, glancing sideways at Chen Mo. "I stopped you from seeing the Empress. Do you harbor any resentment?"

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Of course not. In my heart, nothing is more important than being with Your Majesty."

Yu Youhan snorted, "That sounds nice..."

Chen Mo said in a serious tone, "This humble servant can swear on my conscience."

Yu Youhan looked down, her pretty face flushed, and she said angrily, "If you want to touch something, touch your own. Why are you touching my conscience?"

"Sorry, I'm used to it."

Chen Mo awkwardly withdrew his hand.

Yu Youhan hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "I took the liberty of showing myself in front of your mother. You won't mind, will you?"

With her cultivation level, she had long since sensed He Yuzhi's presence. She deliberately discovered herself to test the other party's attitude.

She may not care about other people's opinions, but they are Chen Mo's family after all. If things really come to the end, this hurdle is unavoidable. She can't let Chen Mo break with his parents for her sake, can she?

Unexpectedly, the Empress suddenly intervened, causing her to lose her temper and stay overnight at the Chen residence.

This might leave a bad impression on He Yuzhi...

Chen Mo reached out and lifted the jade-like foot, his fingertips tracing the arch of the foot, and said with a smile, "How could that be? Anyway, we'll have to make things clear sooner or later, and my parents are quite resilient."

After being bombarded by Taoist priests, empresses, princesses, and so on, the old couple should be desensitized by now.

“However,” Chen Mo pondered, “if the Empress were to marry into the family someday, the way she addresses people would become a problem. You would call my mother ‘Mother,’ and my mother would have to call you ‘Empress’…”

"Pah, what nonsense are you spouting!" Yu Youhan glared at him. "Who said I'm going to marry into the family?"

"Then I'll just... with someone else..."

"you dare!"

Chen Mo suppressed a smile, said nothing more, and silently began to bandage his feet.

Yu Youhan turned her head away, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes.

Nowadays, she no longer cares much about the title of "Imperial Noble Consort". The reason she stays in the palace is partly to keep an eye on Wu Lie, and partly to keep Jiang Yuchan in check.

If she weren't in charge of the harem, that vixen would definitely become even more audacious, and they might actually be raided!
After all, neither of them could truly cultivate before Chen Mo reached the first rank...

At this moment, Yu Youhan noticed something and frowned, saying, "Why are you here again... Didn't you just come here?"

Chen Mo said innocently, "It was past midnight, that happened yesterday."

"..."

"You rascal, you're really trying to work me to death..."

Yu Youhan's cheeks flushed as she slowly extended her jade-like foot, humming, "Let's make this clear beforehand, you're not allowed to move around, or I won't take care of you anymore."

……

……

Outside Chen's house.

A tiny paper figure, no bigger than the palm of a hand, climbed over the wall and walked confidently toward the east wing.

After receiving the gold coins from Chen Mo, Ji Lianxing contacted the sect disciples who were on missions and gave them all the silver notes she had.

Whether it's food, clothing, daily necessities, intelligence gathering, or cooperation with other sects, it all involves considerable expenses.

In the past, everyone lived frugally, saving money wherever possible and trying to spend it wisely.

Even so, they were still struggling to make ends meet, and even survival was a problem.

The disciples were quite surprised to see Ji Lianxing suddenly produce such a large sum of silver, thinking she had robbed a wealthy household in the capital.

She couldn't very well say that she was being "kept," so she could only give a vague answer, saying that she had found a way to make money...

Having solved the disciples' food and clothing problems, Ji Lianxing was in a great mood. She walked briskly to Chen Mo's bedroom door, climbed onto the window, and squeezed through the crack...

(End of this chapter)