I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 420 The Empress catches the Daoist Master red-handed! A hellish battleground descends!
"Why is the queen here?"

Before Yu Youhan could reply, the palace door was pushed open with a creak.

The Empress, dressed in a crimson palace dress and with a butterfly gold hairpin in her hair, walked in gracefully, like a magnificent peony in full bloom.

Lady Sun followed closely behind, carrying a wooden basket in her hand.

"I've come uninvited, I hope I haven't disturbed the Imperial Concubine?" The Empress approached, glancing at He Yuzhi, and feigned surprise, saying, "Eh? Madam Chen is here too?"

"Your Majesty, I greet you. Long live Your Majesty..."

He Yuzhi came to her senses and hurriedly got up to perform the kneeling ceremony.

Although she was the wife of a high-ranking official of the third rank, she herself held no official position and had to kneel and kowtow when she met the imperial concubines.

"There is no need to be polite, madam."

The Empress quickly reached out to support her, pulling her wrist to sit down in a chair. With a warm smile, she said, "I've long wanted to visit Madam Chen at the Chen residence, but I've been too busy with court affairs lately. I never expected to meet her here; what a coincidence..."

At this point, she coughed lightly.

Lady Sun stepped forward and placed the wooden basket on the small square table between the two of them.

The Empress opened the lid and saw a porcelain plate inside, on which were neatly arranged a dozen or so golden-yellow shortbreads. She said:
"These are crab roe pastries that I made myself this morning. They're still warm. Madam, please try them. If you like them, I'll make some more and send them to your residence."

"I am but a commoner, how could I dare to trouble Your Highness?" He Yuzhi was flattered.

"Madam, you are being too polite," the Empress shook her head and said, "Chen Mo has once again rendered great service in the Southern Frontier, relieving my worries and solving my problems. In fact, I should thank you for raising such a fine son."

"Your Highness flatters me," He Yuzhi said modestly, though a slight smile couldn't be suppressed on her lips.

After the court assembly, Chen Mo's achievements had spread throughout the capital. Putting aside the eradication of the Gu God Cult, the annihilation of the barbarian tribes alone was enough to bring glory to his ancestors!

As her mother, she naturally felt proud!
"By the way," the Empress said, stroking her smooth chin, "Speaking of commoners, it seems that Madam is not yet a noblewoman? That was an oversight on my part. Let's take this opportunity to bestow upon Madam the title of a third-rank noblewoman."

"Third-rank imperial consort?" He Yuzhi was stunned upon hearing this.

Although this is just an honor and not a real position, it should not be underestimated.

As noblewomen, they not only had the right to enter the court for audience, but also enjoyed a series of privileges such as hereditary posthumous titles, exemption from punishment, and the right to recommend their immediate family members for official positions.

If one could reach the level of a Lady of the Lu family, one's status among women would be second only to that of the empress and concubines.

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" He Yuzhi hesitated.

“Lord Chen is a third-rank official, and Chen Mo is also a third-rank meritorious official. Isn’t it only right that the lady be granted an imperial title?” The Empress did not give her a chance to refuse and waved her hand, saying, “Alright, this matter is settled. I will draft an imperial decree to confer the title when I return.”

"But……"

He Yuzhi hesitated, glancing at Yu Youhan beside her.

Yu Youhan leaned back in her chair, legs crossed, expressionless, and said calmly, "Since the Empress has put it this way, why not accept it? Madam, please don't refuse."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness." Hearing this, He Yuzhi finally agreed to the matter.

It was only then that the Empress seemed to realize what had happened. She gently patted her forehead and said, "Look at my brain! I was so busy talking to Madam Chen that I almost forgot that I came here to have something important to discuss with the Noble Consort."

"Heh, I'm quite curious, what important business could you possibly have up your sleeve?"

Yu Youhan chuckled, giving off an air of "I'll just watch your performance quietly."

Her true intentions were not what they seemed. She had just returned to the palace when the Empress rushed over with freshly made pastries, clearly targeting He Yuzhi!

"Ahem." The Empress cleared her throat and said, "First, there's the matter of the Eldest Princess choosing a husband. The Noble Consort should have already heard about it, right?"

"Looking for a son-in-law?"

Yu Youhan raised her eyebrows slightly.

Although she had been busy winning over her mother-in-law and trying to gain her favor these past few days, she had also heard a little about what happened at the court meeting.

If Wu Lie dared to bestow a marriage upon Chen Mo and Chu Yanli, she would burn down the Golden Palace. But this was proposed by the Crown Prince, so she couldn't very well argue with a child.

"It's just participating in the selection of a son-in-law, not an imperial marriage. Whether I'll be chosen in the end is another matter. There's no point in talking about this now," Yu Youhan said dismissively.

Seeing her nonchalant attitude, the Empress frowned and pressed, "What if she really is chosen? We can't just stand by and watch the two of them get married, can we?"

"Don't worry, if it really comes to that, I'll kill Chu Yanli. Without a bride, the marriage contract will naturally be invalid." Yu Youhan said calmly, as if she were just having a casual chat.

"..."

The Queen's eyelids twitched.

This crazy woman isn't just talking; she's really capable of doing something like this!
"That's not necessarily the case. As long as Chen Mo doesn't act recklessly, I will find a way to handle things with Li'er. There's no need for the Noble Consort to worry about it." The Empress looked at He Yuzhi and said, "It just so happens that Madam is here as well. I would also like to hear Madam's opinion."

"I will follow Your Majesty's and His Highness's arrangements," He Yuzhi said softly.

"I've heard that Chen Mo has quite a few girls around him. I wonder if Madam has anyone in mind for her future daughter-in-law?" the Empress asked, seemingly casually.

Upon hearing this, Yu Youhan also looked up.

Two pairs of eyes fell on her, and He Yuzhi immediately felt the pressure increase.

Her intuition told her that bringing up the engagement at this time would definitely not be a good thing for the Shen family. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "I generally don't like to get involved in matters of the heart. As long as Mo'er is happy, that's enough. Besides, these things also depend on fate. After all, forced relationships are never happy..."

She said that last sentence specifically for the two of them to hear.

“That makes sense. We should let Chen Mo decide for himself. Some people shouldn’t make a fool of themselves.” Yu Youhan’s tone was icy.

The Empress narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "I think so too. Who he likes is the most important thing. Some people shouldn't be arrogant just because they have some strength. Who will have the last laugh is still uncertain."

The two stared at each other across the distance, neither willing to give an inch, the air thick with tension.

"..."

He Yuzhi, caught in the middle, felt a chill run down her spine.

Well, it seems these two didn't listen at all!
In the end, it was the Empress who first looked away and said, "We've gotten a bit off-topic. I have another matter to discuss with you. The Tianlin Guards who went to the Southern Frontier to handle a case arrived in the capital an hour ago... Only Chen Mo hasn't returned yet."

"Hmm?" Yu Youhan's eyes darkened. "Where did he go? Did something happen to him?"

"I've inquired around, and it's said he went to Mount Wusheng to see his fiancée." The Empress raised an eyebrow. "Doesn't the Noble Consort know?"

"I……"

Just as Yu Youhan was about to say something, she suddenly seemed to realize something, her body stiffened, and a trace of panic and disbelief flashed in her eyes.

"What's wrong?" the Empress asked, noticing something amiss.

"It's nothing." Yu Youhan's ears burned, her teeth clenched, and her voice trembled slightly. "You just said that Chen Mo is at Martial Saint Mountain?"

"should be……"

As soon as the Empress finished speaking, the void tore open, and Yu Youhan's figure suddenly disappeared.

?

The Empress was stunned for a moment. "Where is he?"

"We were just having a nice chat, what has Your Highness been up to?" He Yuzhi asked, looking bewildered.

The Empress, realizing what she meant, stroked her chin with her slender fingers and muttered thoughtfully, "Judging from her expression, could it be the same as last time..."

"Last time?" He Yuzhi was even more puzzled upon hearing this.

The Empress shook her head and said, "Forget it, let's leave her. It's good that she's gone. It's not easy for Madam Chen to come to the palace. Why don't we go to Yangxin Palace and have a good talk?"

He Yuzhi quickly waved her hand and said, "Your Highness is so busy with state affairs, I dare not disturb you..."

"Well, political affairs can be handled anytime, but I don't have many opportunities to meet with my wife."

"..."

Without a word, the Empress pulled He Yuzhi toward the palace gates, saying, "Let's depart and return to the palace."

"Yes," said Lady Sun, bowing her head in response.

As the three left, the hall returned to silence, leaving Xu Qingyi standing alone in the same spot.

She was initially excited to hear that the Tianlin Guards had returned to the capital, but when she heard that Chen Mo hadn't come back, she inevitably became depressed and frustrated.

"The bookstore owner is urging me to update Playboy, eagerly awaiting the latest issue. But this guy just washed his hands of it and doesn't care about anything..."

"When he comes back, I'm going to make him make it up to me!" "But when exactly will he be back?"

"Ugh……"

A long sigh echoed within the palace.

……

……

call--

Yu Youhan's figure tore through the void, instantly traversing thousands of miles.

Feeling the throbbing in her soul, her cheeks grew increasingly hot, her porcelain-like skin flushed crimson, and her expression was filled with resentment.

"What's this guy up to now?"

"You almost made me look bad in front of Madam Chen!"

This time, the fluctuation of Dao power was exceptionally strong, and it was very similar to the time when the Empress spanked me.

This indicates that the other party's Dao power is highly compatible with Chen Mo's, and their realm must be above Grandmaster to achieve this effect. Therefore, Ling Ningzhi and Shen Zhixia are the first to be eliminated.

"Could it really be Ji Lianxing?!"

Previously, when Yu Youhan saw the special paper figure used by Chen Mo in southern Xinjiang, she had made such a guess.

As a first-rank sorcerer, Ji Lianxing was proficient in paper puppetry and, like Chen Mo, had also practiced the "Azure Jade True Scripture"... Almost every point matched up, and most importantly, Ji Lianxing had the motive to do so.

The two were sworn enemies, but the difference in their strength was too great. Ji Lianxing did not dare to confront her directly, so she came up with a wicked idea and began to target the people around her.

She once tried to use a curse on Chen Mo, but failed. Now she's resorting to seduction.

That reason makes perfect sense!
"Why would Ji Lianxing be involved with Martial Saint Mountain? Does Huo Wuyai also want to be my enemy?"

"Chen Mo would never betray me; he must have been deceived by that woman."

"It takes about one to two breaths for the red ribbon to take shape from being triggered. As long as we are well prepared, it should be enough to deal with her and then get Chen Mo away."

Yu Youhan's azure eyes gleamed with a fierce light. "Although it's somewhat risky, if you dare to touch my man, even if there's a Martial Arts Supreme present, I will kill you!"

She soon arrived in Jinyang Prefecture and hovered above the clouds.

Looking down at the endless mountain range below, just as he was about to make his move, he stopped.

"Wait, something seems off about the location?"

Yu Youhan vaguely sensed that the fluctuations in Dao power did not originate from the Qingyang Mountains.

After careful observation, the source seems to be in the east?

"Over there is..."

"Dongsheng Prefecture?"

As the throbbing deep within her soul intensified, she could feel her strength rapidly draining away, her body gradually losing control, and she knew that time was running out.

Without further delay, they followed the direction of the fluctuations and broke through the sky.

……

……

Tianlan Mountain.

The gauze curtains fluttered in the bedroom, and suppressed breathing echoed in the air.

Ji Hongxiu's breasts heaved, her body glistening with fragrant sweat, her fair, jade-like skin glowing with a faint pink hue.

At this moment, her feelings were hard to describe in words. On the one hand, because she was close to the source of the calamity, the karmic fire in her mind was even more turbulent. On the other hand, the dragon energy in Chen Mo's body was like a clear stream, constantly nourishing her soul.

It was a bittersweet experience.

"I say, isn't it about time for a halftime break? When will it be my turn?" came the lazy voice of the Yin God.

Ji Hongxiu's face turned cold, and she scolded, "Get out of here. I haven't even settled accounts with you for what happened before, and you still dare to come out at a time like this?"

The Yin God smiled and said, "Alright, if Eldest Sister doesn't laugh at Second Sister, how are you any better than me? I wonder who it was that wouldn't let go of Qingxuan; their reaction was even more exaggerated than a water-based spell..."

"Shut up! It's all because of you!" Ji Hongxiu was both ashamed and angry.

If the other party hadn't acted recklessly, how could she have ended up with her own apprentice... Just thinking about it makes her feel ashamed, and she wishes she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into!

However, under the current pressure of the cost, he cannot use his cultivation at all, and he cannot even seal the Yin God.

And I was indeed a bit tired after all that fussing.

"Fine, I'm too lazy to argue with you..."

Just as Ji Hongxiu was about to get up, a large hand suddenly wrapped around her slender waist.

Looking down, she saw that Chen Mo had woken up at some point, his eyes bloodshot, staring straight at her with a mixture of excitement and ferocity in his expression.

"What kind of demon dares to steal the true scriptures? I see you are already courting death!"

???

Ji Hongxiu looked puzzled.

She quickly realized that her mind had been affected by the evil energy.

"Chen Mo, wake up, it's me..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was suddenly pushed down.

Chen Mo didn't give him a chance to explain and immediately began his attack.

Soon, two distinct voices intertwined, echoing back and forth.

However, Chen Mo and Ji Hongxiu, who were in the middle of their fun, did not notice that a spatial fluctuation came from the courtyard. Then, the door opened silently and a shadow came from afar.

wow-

The gauze curtain was suddenly ripped open.

"Prepare to die... Huh?!"

As Yu Youhan's palm glowed with azure light, preparing to slap that vile woman to death, he saw that familiar face, and his expression suddenly froze.

In that brief moment of distraction, a burning sensation came from her wrist, and a red ribbon suddenly appeared, binding her tightly. With a thud, she collapsed onto the bed.

"Jade, Jade Coldness?!"

Ji Hongxiu stared at her, her lips slightly parted, her face filled with astonishment.

The air froze instantly, and all was silent.

Hearing the noise, Chen Mo turned his head, rubbed his eyes, and mumbled, "Your Majesty? What brings you here?"

Yu Youhan was also a little confused at this moment. He did not expect that the woman who seduced Chen Mo was not Ji Lianxing, but the Daoist Venerable of Tian Shu Pavilion.
What about Ling Ningzhi?

Could it be that he's involved in both master-disciple relationships?!
"Chen Mo, how could you do such a thing behind my back?" Yu Youhan glared at Chen Mo hatefully.

"Your Majesty misunderstands. This is a female demon that I just subdued... Look, I even beat her until she cried." Chen Mo said in a serious tone.

"What nonsense are you spouting? You promised me that you would never mess around with Ji Hongxiu. You, you are a faithless and ungrateful person..." Yu Youhan was so angry that she couldn't even speak coherently.

Although Chen Mo's mind was in a daze, he still instinctively expressed his loyalty, swearing to the heavens, "Your Majesty is the only sun in my heart. How could I possibly betray Your Majesty?"

"Now that the facts are before us, what else do you have to say?" Yu Youhan said indignantly.

"Uh……"

Chen Mo thought for a moment, then leaned closer and whispered, "Can I take a look at your temples?"

Yu Youhan: ? ? ?

(End of this chapter)