I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 393 The Empress's Conquest Plan! The Little Empress is Angry!
The card game lasted from dawn till dusk.

During this time, Qi Yingrong and Madam Jinyun kept an eye on Consort Yu's expression, and dared not utter a word even with a perfect start.

On the contrary, He Yuzhi was either setting off a winning hand or firing a losing shot. With the help of the Empress, she could win against all three players even with a bad hand.

By the end, all three of them were completely out of their minds.

"Your Majesty, look at these cards. Should I take them or not?"

"We're rivals, so play however you want. Why are you asking me?"

"Then let's eat..."

"Cough cough."

"I ate very little, that's enough."

"Mrs. Chen, congratulations, you've won again."

"what?"

"..."

Lü Huaiyu stood there like a wooden stake.

Looking at that "harmonious" scene, a chill ran down my spine.

The female demon who was just moments ago suppressing Qi Lianshan in the palace, splitting the Qianji Palace in two, and even nearly assassinating the emperor, is now sitting here calmly playing cards with Qi Yingrong...

Killing is as easy as drinking water for her; human life is utterly worthless in her eyes!
Previously, she was at least able to restrain herself somewhat due to concerns about the backlash on the nation's fortune. However, she has been taking action more and more frequently now. If one day she were to completely unleash her power, it would not be surprising if she were to massacre the imperial city!

Snapped--

Yu Youhan tossed out a two of bamboo, and helped He Yuzhi win again. Seeing that He Yuzhi looked tired, she said at the right time, "It's getting late, let's call it a day."

"it is good."

The group breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

Qi Yingrong stood up, gave a graceful curtsy, and said, "Your Highness's presence is an honor to our humble abode. It is a great blessing to have the opportunity to share this gathering with Your Highness..."

"Let's skip the pleasantries," Yu Youhan interrupted. "Let's settle the accounts first."

Qi Yingrong was taken aback. "What accounts are you clearing?"

"Throughout the game, Madam Chen won twelve consecutive hands, including six regular hands, three earth hands, two heaven hands, and one hand of pure suit plus winning on the kong. That one hand alone was worth thirty-two points."

Yu Youhan narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly, "Debts must be repaid, and a bet must be honored. Does Madam intend to renege on her debt?"

"I had no such intention..."

Qi Yingrong was at a loss for words.

Originally, the group was just having fun and hadn't set any prizes, but now that the Imperial Concubine had spoken up, they naturally had to make a gesture.

But she wasn't the only one to lose. It's hard to strike the right balance; giving too little is unreasonable, while giving too much puts Jinyun in an awkward position...

"Cough cough."

Seeing this, Lü Huaiyu cleared his throat and secretly made a hand gesture.

Lu Shuangge glanced at him, understood immediately, and silently left the room.

About fifteen minutes later, a group of servants filed in, carrying four large boxes on their shoulders, and placed them on the ground.

The gaps in the box lid shimmered with jewel-like brilliance, clearly indicating that it contained priceless magical treasures.

Then Lü Huaiyu stepped forward, took out a land deed from his sleeve, handed it to He Yuzhi, and said with a smile, "Madam Chen is really lucky today. These jewels alone are probably not enough. I happen to have an empty house on Guiyun Street in the east of the city. Consider it an extra gift and give it to you as well. In the future, you will have more places to gather."

He Yuzhi frowned.

Guiyun Street is located in the core area of ​​the eastern part of the city, where every inch of land is extremely valuable. Moreover, the houses there are all large mansions with at least three courtyards. The value of this land deed alone is immeasurable, yet it is only used as an add-on.

This mahjong game is far too extravagant!

"This is far too expensive, it's inappropriate..."

Just as He Yuzhi was about to refuse, Yu Youhan spoke up, saying, "Since Grand Tutor Lü is so generous, Madam Chen, you shouldn't refuse. Besides, it's just a land deed, which is nothing compared to your life."

The air fell silent for a moment after he said that.

The people present realized something, and their expressions gradually became solemn.

"However, Grand Tutor Lü is wrong about one thing. Today, it is not Madam Chen who is lucky."

Yu Youhan looked up at Lü Huaiyu, her tone indifferent: "I never give people a second chance. Grand Tutor Lü is a smart man and should understand what I mean."

Lü Huaiyu knew perfectly well what was going on, and bowed his head, saying, "Your Majesty, I understand. Thank you for your leniency."

Seeing this, Lady Jinyun hesitated for a moment before saying, "I am also a loser. Please wait a moment, Your Highness. I will have someone send the silver over right away."

"You don't need to. Just go back and keep an eye on your daughter. Don't let her cause any scandals in the end, which would not only embarrass you but also bring shame to others." Yu Youhan glanced at her coldly.

What did Zhu'er do to offend the Imperial Concubine?
Madam Jinyun was completely bewildered, but dared not ask any further questions.

"Alright, we've received the winnings. We'll play again next time." Yu Youhan stood up and said, "Mrs. Chen, we're going the same way, let's go together."

next time?

If this happens again, the Grand Tutor's mansion will probably be completely emptied!
Before He Yuzhi could react, the Empress pulled her away through the air, and the box on the ground disappeared along with her.

After the two left, Jin Yun breathed a sigh of relief and, not daring to linger any longer, quickly got up to say goodbye.

Anyone with eyes can see that Consort Yu came to the Lu family to kill someone today, but she didn't make a scene because of He Yuzhi.

The two families had no real relationship to begin with, so naturally, it was best to stay as far away from each other as possible.

However, what the Imperial Concubine had just said left Jin Yun a little confused.

Zhu'er is busy with cases all day long. Even if she gets a little close to Chen Mo, it shouldn't bring shame to the family, right?
She always felt there was a deeper meaning behind those words...

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After everyone left, the library became quiet.

Lu Shuangge frowned and said in a deep voice, "What did Consort Yu mean by those words? My mother rarely goes out, how could she have angered her?"

Qi Yingrong sat in the chair, her face slightly pale, and said in a low voice, "It seems that the Qi family has made some moves recently... Huaiyu, has something happened in the palace?"

Lü Huaiyu nodded and said succinctly, "Consort Yu broke into the palace, Qianji Palace was destroyed, and Qi Lianshan also died."

"what?!"

Lu Shuangge's pupils suddenly contracted!
Yu Youhan actually attacked Qianji Palace? Is she planning a rebellion?!
Qi Yingrong was somewhat taken aback upon hearing this, then sighed and said, "Just as I expected, after I learned that the Qi family had planted people in the Xuanjia Guard, I realized something was wrong. They've gone too far and violated some taboo, which is why I sent you to the palace to expose this matter. I didn't expect it to be too late..."

Despite this, there was no trace of grief on his face, as if the person who died was insignificant.

Lu Shuangge frowned and said, "Even so, that was directed at the Empress. Why would the Consort be so angry?"

Lü Huaiyu said in a deep voice, "If I'm not mistaken, the Empress may not be in the palace right now."

Lu Shuangge's heart skipped a beat.

Remembering that the eldest princess had told her a few days ago that she was going to Nan Tu Prefecture to handle some matters, she vaguely guessed what it was.

"If I'm not mistaken, the Qi family has probably made a move against Chen Mo, since there are quite a few people who have their eyes on him."

Lu Huaiyu raised an eyebrow and said, "This shows that the Imperial Concubine cares about the Chen family more than just a little, and is even willing to break ties with Wu Lie and disrupt the long-standing balance."

Qi Yingrong looked up at Lü Huaiyu, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and said softly, "Huaiyu, do you think that if Wu Lie really dies this time, we can finally be free..."

"Be careful!"

Lu Huaiyu's expression changed slightly, and he immediately interrupted. Qi Yingrong fell silent, shook her head, and said nothing more.

"However, there's one thing I still can't understand." Lü Shuangge pinched his chin and pondered, "Since Consort Yu is so powerful, why did the Emperor still bring her into the palace? Isn't that like inviting a wolf into the house?"

"Heh, do you think His Majesty has a choice?"

"Instead of waiting for her to storm the capital and trample the palace, it would be better to invite her in proactively."

Lü Huaiyu sneered and said, "With the status of a Noble Consort, she will be bound by the fate of the nation, and at least she will not act rashly. His Majesty also wants to restrain her in this way..."

The so-called imperial authority relies on the support of a violent apparatus.

When an individual's physical strength exceeds the limit, then all rules become meaningless!

For the Yuan Dynasty, it was permissible for some to transcend worldly affairs, but it absolutely could not tolerate anyone threatening its rule.

Therefore, Wu Lie was willing to give her the status of Imperial Noble Consort and allow her to disrupt the court and seize power, just so that she could act within the "rules" instead of directly overturning the table.

"Not only that, but we can also use Consort Yu to dilute the Empress's power, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone."

"Then His Majesty brought the Qi family into the game to counterbalance the Jiang family and prevent them from becoming too powerful."

"And all he did was to buy time."

At this point, Lü Huaiyu seemed to recall something, a shadow crossing his eyes, "However, the situation is gradually spiraling out of control. The Jiang and Qi families are dissatisfied with the status quo and have been testing the emperor's limits, while Yu Youhan seems to have found a way to avoid the backlash from the nation's fate..."

Lu Shuangge's expression was solemn as he said, "If what you say is true, then Qi Lianshan's death is just the beginning!"

"Given Consort Yu's personality, she would never leave any future troubles. What if she were to exterminate the Qi family?"

"Kill her if you want, let her do as she pleases."

Lu Huaiyu scoffed, unconcerned, and said, "As long as Yu Youhan doesn't harm you, what do I care about the lives of the others?"

Qi Yingrong didn't say anything, but silently took his hand.

Lu Shuangge was slightly lost in thought.

The Qi family and the Lu family are bound together by fate and have long been deeply intertwined. How can they be abandoned so easily?

In her past impression, Lü Huaiyu was a person who always put his own interests first, cold-blooded, selfish, and callous. He would sacrifice anyone for his own career, otherwise he would not have been able to rise to the highest position in just a few years...

But the way she rushed back after learning that her mother was in danger made her waver on this idea for the first time.

She had never seen such a panicked and helpless expression on her father's face before.

Are we really that important to you?

"But if that's the case, why did you target the Xu family in the first place?"

Lü Shuangge ultimately did not utter these words, lowering her head and remaining silent for a long time.

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Chen Mansion.

In the reception room, Yu Youhan sat on a chair, carefully savoring her tea.

"A lingering fragrance and a long-lasting aftertaste—this is a fine tea."

"As long as your Majesty likes it."

He Yuzhi sat up straight and said cautiously, "Please don't misunderstand what happened just now. I have no dealings with the Lu family usually, but they invited me repeatedly, and I really couldn't refuse..."

"I have no misunderstanding; it is you who are overthinking things."

Yu Youhan put down her teacup and said, "Official business is official business. It is Madam's freedom to associate with whomever she wishes in private. There is no need to explain anything to me."

The more the other party said this, the more uneasy He Yuzhi felt. She said solemnly, "Whether it is the Lu family or the Lin family, I am only pretending to be friendly! The Chen family swears to follow Your Majesty to the death, and our loyalty is as clear as day. We would never do such a thing as betraying our own people!"

"Alright, no need to be so serious. Actually, I've always considered you a friend." Yu Youhan tilted her head, pondering, "In today's parlance, should we call you a best friend?"

?
He Yuzhi looked somewhat surprised.

The two women are of vastly different social statuses, so using this term to describe them seems a bit inappropriate, doesn't it?

"What, Madam, are you unwilling to acknowledge me as your best friend?" Yu Youhan frowned.

"Yes, of course I'm willing!" He Yuzhi suddenly realized, nodding vigorously. "It's my honor!"

“Alright, since we’re best friends, we should naturally share a room to strengthen our bond.” Yu Youhan said with a smile, “Anyway, Chen Mo won’t be back for a while, and I’m bored. Let’s sleep together tonight. I also have some things I’d like to discuss with you, Madam.”

(O_o)??
"One, sleep together?!"

He Yuzhi's expression was stiff.

"Then it's settled."

Yu Youhan narrowed her eyes slightly, and a smile curved her lips.

As the saying goes, to catch a thief, you must first catch the king; to call your best friend first, you must call your mother later. As long as you get Madam Chen under control, what waves can those sluts make?
"Those who enter the water tower first get the moon, Jiang Yuchan, what do you have to fight against me?"

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Egret City.

Inside the state capital's residence, a tender atmosphere permeated the rooms.

The Empress lay on the bed, her snow-white skin flushed with a rosy hue, her almond-shaped eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, with faint tear tracks at the corners of her eyes.

"Your Highness, are you alright?" Chen Mo asked softly.

He hadn't expected the Empress to react this way.

What started as a blustering threat gradually turned into pleading for mercy, and finally she completely lost her temper, crying and cursing him as a bad guy while simultaneously bending over backwards...

"No, not good at all!"

The Empress turned away from him, her voice still choked with sobs, "I've already lost all sense of shame for you, and you're still not satisfied, actually doing this to me... Get out, I never want to see you again!"

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

This time they really went a bit too far.

The Imperial Concubine has always acted in her own way, never caring about worldly etiquette, and naturally has a high degree of acceptance of "new things".

But the empress was different.

As the Empress Dowager and the mother of the nation, she has always been a symbol of virtue and grace.

The sudden turn of events was really beyond her psychological capacity to handle.

After a while, seeing no movement, the Empress assumed Chen Mo had truly left, and her resentment grew even stronger. "I told you to leave, and you just leave? You bullied me and didn't even try to comfort me. You have no conscience, I hate you so much..."

"Ok?"

Suddenly, a warm current flowed into my body, and the fatigue and discomfort quickly subsided.

Immediately afterwards, she shivered and turned her head to look, only to see Chen Mo's palms radiating cold air as he earnestly massaged her...

"Hiss, so cold!"

"W-What are you doing?!"

Chen Mo said solemnly, "This humble servant is using the principle of thermal expansion and contraction to help Your Highness recover as quickly as possible..."

The Empress's face flushed crimson, almost to the point of bleeding, and she cried out in utter shame and indignation, "Chen Mo! You're really going to die!!"

(End of this chapter)