What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 363 The Empress's Wrath! Su Mo Deposed!
Upon hearing Chen Jin's words, Su Mo was both amused and exasperated, feeling as if she had dug a hole for herself.

However, in this emergency, he really didn't know what excuse he could use to stop Chen Jin from committing the heinous act!
Regardless of Su Mo's agreement or disagreement, Chen Jin coldly said, "Bai Susu is His Majesty's... personal disciple of Danyang. If we let her go and Danyang and the Imperial Preceptor find out about this, you and I, uncle and nephew, will surely die without a burial place!"

Upon hearing Chen Jin's words, Su Mo frowned and looked at Bai Susu.

But Bai Susu hesitated, pressing her lips together and remaining silent.

Chen Jin snorted: "Unless you take her body and get her pregnant with the Su family's bloodline!"

"Otherwise, I will take her life for my uncle before I can be at ease!"

A sinister glint flashed in his eyes: "I'll give you half an incense stick's time to consider this..."

Su Mo asked instinctively, "Why not one incense stick's time?"

Chen Jin snorted with a dark face, but finally explained, "The Immortal Seed was stolen, and you, the Marquis of Lone Peak Mountain who could bring a lot of revenue to the pseudo-Wu Dynasty, were kidnapped, and that pseudo-emperor..."

"Then Empress Wu will definitely send out the sorcerers of the Hall of Worship, and perhaps even Nascent Soul cultivators!"

"As your uncle, I never underestimate anyone, let alone the Great Wu Emperor!"

"I originally planned to set up some things here to mislead the pursuers and then leave immediately, but now we have to stay here. How can we waste time! As your uncle, I need to go out and rearrange things again so that they don't find this place!"

Su Mo was speechless.

My uncle, a Nascent Soul cultivator, is so cautious?
No wonder they didn't attack me on the way out of the city!

It is estimated that they only launched the attack after thoroughly investigating the situation.

He saw Chen Jin staring at him with a sinister look.

Su Mo pondered for a moment, then looked at Bai Susu. Seeing that she still showed no reaction, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, Su Mo paused.

Not objecting means tacit agreement.

He was only trying to save her, and since the situation was urgent, Su Mo didn't hesitate any longer and said in a deep voice, "I'll take my nephew, Uncle Ying, but..."

He hesitated for a moment: "Susu is shy, could you please ask Uncle to leave for a moment?"

Chen Jin chuckled: "That's right!"

"Hmph! You little brat, you think you can fool your uncle? You're still too green! Do you really think your uncle would believe your nonsense!"

Su Mo felt instantly embarrassed.

Chen Jin, unconvinced, added in a sinister tone, "However, don't try to take advantage and act all innocent, looking so unwilling!"

"This Bai Susu has excellent cultivation aptitude. She has already reached the Qi Aperture Realm before the age of thirty. It is a rare sight in a thousand years. She may well achieve the Golden Core Realm in the future. She is a good match for a cultivator."

"It is important that you give birth to a bloodline for the Su and Chen families as soon as possible."

Su Mo must be her younger sister's bloodline, there's no doubt about it.

He looks exactly like Chen Yuxiang, not to mention that he knows Chen Yuxiang's nickname and his real name, Chen Jin, which he has kept hidden for thirty years and has never mentioned to anyone.

Although Chen Jin had many questions to ask Su Mo, especially about his two younger brothers.

However, the most urgent task is to erase any trace of his aura left outside, so as to avoid being discovered by the Da Wu pursuers and causing trouble.

Chen Jin immediately added, "I'll give you the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Mo quickly added, "At least half an hour!"

In the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, who do you think you're looking down on, Uncle?

Chen Jin chuckled: "Alright! Half an hour it is!"

"Your uncle will go out first, and I will return to the cave in half an hour!"

He paused slightly, then his tone suddenly turned cold: "Let me make this clear from the start: if you haven't consummated your marriage within half an hour, don't blame your uncle for being ruthless!"

After uttering those harsh words, Chen Jin didn't give Su Mo a chance to speak. With a flick of his hand, more than a dozen colorful array flags flew out, trapping Su Mo and Bai Susu inside.

Then, in a flash, he transformed into a cloud of black smoke and left the cave.

At the same time, Su Mo discovered that the binding force within his body had dissipated, and his magical power was instantly restored.

I can't help but wonder if my uncle is a Nascent Soul cultivator.

That's a really clever trick!
Now only Su Mo and Bai Susu were left in the cave, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Su Mo looked at Bai Susu and said with a bitter expression, "Miss Bai... I'm really sorry."

Bai Susu gritted her teeth and finally spoke: "My lord did it all to save me."

“Chen Hai is extremely cautious by nature and has always been wary of me. He would never let me leave so easily. I would have done the same if I were in his shoes.”

She never expected things to turn out this way!

Chen Hai's original name was Chen Jin, and Su Mo inexplicably became Chen Jin's nephew!
Su Mo was taken aback upon hearing this: "Why would my uncle be wary of you?"

Aren't they all members of the Heavenly Mother Cult?
Bai Susu hesitated for a moment, but finally said, "Chen Hai's magic was taught by the Imperial Preceptor, and I am his personal disciple."

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty's relationship with the Imperial Advisor is not so good!"

Su Mo understood as soon as he heard it.

So it turns out that the Heavenly Mother Sect is controlled by the Nine Dragons Demonic Path.

That Princess Danyang is probably just a puppet put forward by the Nine Dragons Demon Sect.

Su Mo nodded, stopped talking, and focused intently on examining the magic array.

This was extra time that he had to shamelessly and painstakingly buy!

The magic array appeared to be a space of its own, with only a faint fluorescent light penetrating through it. The outside world was completely obscured, and no sound could be heard.

Su Mo then channeled his magic power, attempting to find a flaw in the magic array.

A helpless expression appeared on his face the next second.

He suddenly realized that the magic array set up by Chen Jin was several times more robust than his own Heavenly Net.

Before its own magical power could even get close to the magic array, it was mysteriously devoured, leaving it unable to budge even a fraction.

Seeing this, Bai Susu smiled wryly and said, "My lord, did you go to all that trouble?"

“Master once said that although Chen Hai has just entered the Heavenly Infant Realm, his escape techniques, concealment skills, and defensive formations are extremely advanced, even Master himself admits that he is not as good as him.”

"How could my lord possibly break through the magic array he has set up!"

Su Mo was secretly startled upon hearing this.

Judging from Bai Susu's words, Princess Danyang is also at the Heavenly Infant Realm.
Wasn't she said to only have the Golden Core stage?

Of course, the Great Qian Dynasty has been destroyed for fifty years. Princess Danyang was already a Golden Core cultivator back then. If she was lucky, it wouldn't be too surprising for her to advance to the Heavenly Infant stage.

For a moment, Su Mo didn't know what to say.

However, it was discovered that Bai Susu's favorability rating had changed again, increasing by a full ten points!
It's 21%!
He frowned: "So what should we do now?"

"Should I think of another way?"

Bai Susu shook her head: "It's no use!"

"I know Chen Hai's character very well. Even if I guarantee to keep the secret, he will never believe me and will definitely kill me!"

She paused slightly, then calmly said, "There is no other way now, and I do not wish to die. I can only follow your wishes, my lord!"

After saying that, she gritted her teeth and took the initiative to undo her belt and take off her gauze dress!
Beneath the gauze dress was a set of black lotus-patterned armor with cutouts, perfectly showcasing her stunning figure.

As each piece of armor was peeled off.

A body, seemingly crafted by heaven and considered a flawless masterpiece, but ultimately made exceptionally small, exquisite, and beautiful due to insufficient materials, was presented to Su Mo's view without any concealment.

Under the fluorescent light of the moss on the mountain wall, the delicate, porcelain-white body, as white as ivory, presents an extraordinary beauty!
Su Mo stared at Bai Susu in disbelief.

Bai Susu was, after all, a woman inexperienced in matters of the heart, and at this moment a blush finally appeared on her cheeks. She dared not look directly at Su Mo and whispered, "What are you waiting for, my lord?"

Su Mo wasn't a hypocrite pretending to be forced to do what he clearly wanted. He immediately bowed to Bai Susu, his expression solemn, and said, "Then I apologize for my rudeness..."

With limited time, Su Mo had to end the battle hastily.

Bai Susu gritted her teeth and endured the pain as she put her armor back on, carefully putting away the red-stained gauze padding she wore.

Then he stood silently behind something, his expression unreadable, lost in thought.

Su Mo waited for a while, realizing that half an hour had passed.

Why hasn't my eldest uncle returned?
He couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

Just as they were wondering, they suddenly felt the magic array vibrate violently.

Su Mo's expression immediately changed.

The magic array continued to vibrate. After a short while, Su Mo saw a bolt of divine lightning tear through the heavens and earth, shattering the magic array!

Completely focused, Su Mo, who had summoned the sword embryo and was hovering above his head, suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief.

A slightly plump, beautiful figure with an extremely gloomy face stood outside the magic array.

Empress Leng Liuxi!
She actually came to save me herself!

How did she find this place?

Where is my eldest uncle?
Will Leng Liuxi kill him?

Just as Su Mo was filled with doubt and uncertainty, he saw An Wu, dressed in a bright red eunuch's robe, appear behind the Empress like a ghost!

The Empress visibly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Su Mo appear unharmed within the magic array.

A slight smile finally appeared on his gloomy face.

But the next second, his face became even more gloomy. He glared at Su Mo fiercely, and then his extremely cold gaze fell on Bai Susu behind Su Mo.

An Wu, standing behind the Empress, also changed his expression.

The strange smell emanating from the magic array made it clear, even to this eunuch, what had just happened between Su Mo and the demoness of the Heavenly Mother Cult!
He simply didn't know what to say.

When His Majesty learned of Su Mo's abduction, he was immediately anxious and took action. He personally went to the scene and used many methods to find the place. He then injured the Heavenly Infant True Person of the Heavenly Mother Sect and made him escape.

After breaking through the magic array, they discovered this situation!
An Wu could easily imagine how furious the Empress must be!
He hesitated for a moment, then began to speak: "Your Majesty..."

Before she could finish speaking, the Empress suddenly turned her head, her cold, lightning-like gaze falling on An Wu, and coldly said, "Get out!"

An Wu was startled and quickly bowed, saying, "This old servant obeys!"

After saying that, he quickly left the cave and stood guard outside.

Seeing the Empress's face covered in frost, Su Mo knew the situation was bad, but he could only bite the bullet and take two steps forward: "Your subject greets Your Majesty!"

Leng Liuxi took a deep breath, the anger on her face dissipating. She looked Su Mo up and down and said calmly, "It's good that Su Qing is alright!"

As she spoke, her gaze fell back on Bai Susu, whose face was filled with terror, and her phoenix brows suddenly furrowed: "Is this the demoness of the Heavenly Mother Cult?"

Su Mo said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, it is indeed this person!"

Leng Liuxi's face remained expressionless as she simply said, "Lord Su, kill her, and then return to the capital with me."

Su Mo hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, I cannot do it!"

"Your Majesty, I beg you to spare her life!"

Leng Liuxi narrowed her eyes slightly and said calmly, "This Heavenly Mother Demoness is extremely rebellious and has been trying to overthrow my country and the state. She even attempted to destroy the ancestral tombs of my Great Wu. A hundred deaths would not be enough to atone for her sins!"

Are you sure you want to plead for her?

Su Mo was slightly startled!
My favorability rating has actually dropped!
It dropped from 59% to 56%!

It was clear that beneath the Empress's calm expression lay extraordinary rage!
He paused for a moment, then took a deep breath: "I am certain!"

The Empress took a deep breath and stared intently at Su Mo: "I'll give you one more chance! Do you really want to plead for her? Think it through before you answer me!"

Su Mo sighed and nodded, saying, "Your Majesty, I have thought it through very clearly!"

The Empress's eyelids involuntarily twitched slightly, and her voice turned icy: "What if I insist on killing her!"

Su Mo gritted his teeth: "If Your Majesty wants to kill her, I dare not stop you!"

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you allow me to retire to my hometown and never again concern myself with court affairs!"

The Empress trembled with rage. Finally, she took a deep breath, stared blankly at Su Mo, and spat out each word with chilling clenched teeth: "Are you trying to blackmail me?"

"Do you really think that I can't govern this country without you?"

Su Mo looked at the Empress with a bitter expression: "Your subject dares not!"

The Empress suddenly sneered: "What are you afraid of! You even dare to threaten me for a cult witch!"

She paused, her anger finally bursting forth, and said coldly, "I have always treated you well. Do you think I am less than this vixen?"

"Should I release this demoness back so that she can lead the Heavenly Mother Cult to kill me someday? Only then will you be satisfied?"

Su Mo remained silent for a long time before finally shaking his head: "Your Majesty, I will not allow anyone to harm you!"

The Empress sneered and pointed at Bai Susu: "This vixen wants to kill me?"

Su Mo slowly said, "In my opinion, a true man should distinguish between gratitude and resentment, and know what to do and what not to do; otherwise, he is no different from a beast!"

“She has been kind to me, and I will repay her kindness.”

"If she ever tries to kill Your Majesty, I will take her life with my own hands!"

The Empress stared at Su Mo for a long time with a blank expression, and finally turned and left without saying a word!
Su Mo was stunned, not knowing what the Empress meant.

Bai Susu was already pale and bloodless!
The Great Wu Empress's aura is truly terrifying!

A moment later, An Wu returned to the cave with a somewhat grim expression. After a period of silence, he looked at Su Mo with a wry smile and said, "His Majesty has ordered that the demoness of the Heavenly Mother Sect be captured and imprisoned in the Guanbei Garrison!"

"Su Mo is stripped of his positions as a commander of the Left Guard of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and a centurion of the Phoenix Cry Division. He is also stripped of his imperial tiger and flying fish robes and is confined to Lonely Peak Mountain, where he is forbidden to leave even a step!"

Su Mo's face was bitter.

However, we also know that this is already an excellent ending.

The Empress did not kill Bai Susu on the spot, but instead imprisoned her in the Guanbei Zhenfu Division prison, which can be considered as saving her life.

He said in a deep voice, "Your subject obeys the decree!"

He then took off the ivory token and handed it to An Wu: "I will send the bestowed clothes to Eunuch An after I return to my fief."

An Wu glanced at Su Mo with mixed feelings, then said to Su Mo, "Lord Su, this time... sigh..."

He didn't know what to say.

Even though Su Mo has been stripped of his official position and his bestowed robes have been taken back, it doesn't mean he's immune to the consequences.

But the marquisate is still in place!
Yes, the Imperial Tutor is the same.

The Empress left in anger, but instructed herself to secretly protect Su Mo on her way back to the capital and not let anything happen to Su Mo.

It is clear that even though the Empress was extremely angry, she still couldn't let go of Su Mo in her heart.

However, Anwu is also strange.

Why did the Heavenly Infant of the Heavenly Mother Sect allow Su Mo and the demoness to behave this way?

Could it be that they intend to use her beauty to seduce Su Mo into betraying the court?
We must investigate this thoroughly in the future.

Lord Su is still young and unaware of the wickedness of people! Even if that vixen has been kind to you, how can you be sure it wasn't something she did on purpose?

An Wu stopped talking, simply pointed a finger at Bai Susu from mid-air, instantly sealing Bai Susu's magic power, then grabbed Bai Susu with a wave of his hand, twisted her shoulder, and floated away.

Bai Susu, who only possessed the strength of the Returning Aperture Realm, was utterly powerless against An Wu, a powerful being who had lived for countless years and was known as the Heavenly Infant Realm expert!
(End of this chapter)