I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 297 - 139: Empress Baby Kisses! Attack of the Little Thief! (6k)_2
Even if she opposed Chen Mo being with Zhu’er, given her sister’s temperament, she wouldn’t act so emotionally...
"Why does it feel a bit strange..."
...
The room was filled with steam.
Lin Jingzhu was drenched, her clothes clung tightly to her body, showcasing her exquisite curves.
Chen Mo slightly closed his eyes, as if in deep meditation. His palm was pressed against her back, channeling Qi Blood Power into her body, continuously washing away the chill from her Innate Essence.
The Empress sat opposite, arms crossed, her phoenix eyes fixed unblinkingly on him.
Lady Jin Yun surveyed the three, sensing an indescribable strangeness in the atmosphere.
A quarter of an hour later.
Chen Mo cut off the Blood Qi transmission.
After the fourth acupoint filled, both the concentration and quality of the Blood Qi greatly improved, making the expulsion of Chill Toxin more manageable. At this rate, Lin Jingzhu would soon be completely cured.
"Thank you, hubby~"
Lin Jingzhu smiled sweetly.
The Empress asked curiously: "What do you mean by ’hubby’?"
Lin Jingzhu blinked, "It’s a secret between Mr. Chen and me."
"..."
Not sure if it was an illusion, the Empress’s gaze seemed to grow colder.
Chen Mo shivered, feeling a prickling sensation on his back, realizing it wasn’t wise to stay longer. He stood up, saying: "That’s it for today. We’ll proceed with the next treatment in three days... Your Highness, Lady, I take my leave."
He cupped his hands in salute, ready to leave, but was stopped by Lady Jin Yun, who smiled warmly: "Young Master Chen, since it’s rare for you to visit, stay for a meal before you go. Zhu’er has been talking about you for days."
"Mother, don’t say that, I haven’t..."
"Hehe, I wonder who seems to have lost their soul since the Martial Arts Examination, doesn’t care for food or drink, and even murmurs Young Master Chen’s name in their dreams..." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
"Mother!"
Lin Jingzhu stomped her foot in protest, and steam began to rise from her head again.
"Alright, alright, mother won’t say anymore," Lady Jin Yun stopped teasing and said to Chen Mo: "Young Master Chen won’t deny me this bit of face, right? If word gets out, others might say Lin Residence fails at hosting guests."
At this point, Chen Mo couldn’t refuse anymore and cautiously looked at the Empress.
The Empress, with a stern face, said coldly: "Lady Jin Yun invited you, why look at me?"
"Then I won’t refuse..."
"Hmph!"
"..."
Since the Empress couldn’t appear publicly, Lady Jin Yun did not organize a grand banquet, instead arranging a small gathering of four in the side hall with light wine and snacks.
Compared to the previous grand feast, this time it felt more warm and cozy, like a family dinner.
At the table, Lady Jin Yun urged the wine while probing discreetly.
For instance, how many female friends does Chen Mo have, whether the marriage agreement between the Chen Family and Shen Family still stands, what’s Miss Shen’s personality like, and if she’s prone to jealousy...
Lin Jingzhu knew her mother’s intentions, her face flushed like a ripe apple, and her gaze drifted, not daring to look at Chen Mo.
The Empress remained silent throughout, drinking one cup after another.
After several rounds of drinks, dishes tasted in five flavors.
"Young Master Chen, what do you think of Zhu’er?" Emboldened by alcohol, Lady Jin Yun’s questions grew increasingly blunt.
Upon hearing this, both the Empress and Lin Jingzhu set down their cups, ears perked attentively.
This time Chen Mo was smart, dissipating the alcohol with True Yuan right at the start, remaining clear-headed. He nodded and said: "Lin Catcher is a good girl."
"That’s all?"
Lady Jin Yun was not satisfied with this answer.
"Lin Catcher is straightforward and carefree, righteous and sincere, knowledgeable yet unpretentious, seasoned yet innocent, possessing both the gentle tenderness of a daughter and the heroic spirit of a warrior, truly deserving to be called an extraordinary woman."
Chen Mo spoke truthfully, Lin Jingzhu indeed was a good girl.
Sensitive, righteous, amidst the complex Jianghu and officialdom, her presence was like a refreshing stream, untouched by any impurity.
Lin Jingzhu, dizzy from being praised by Chen Mo, downed five or six cups herself, feeling both shy and happy.
"Knowledgeable yet unpretentious, seasoned yet innocent?"
Lady Jin Yun chewed on these words for a while, her eyes brightened slightly, "These words fit Zhu’er perfectly; Young Master Chen is indeed thoughtful!"
Then, she asked out loud: "Do you want to be with her..."
Bam!
The Empress placed her cup heavily on the table, her oval-shaped face flushed with a cold blush, saying icily: "I still have official duties to attend to, I’ll return to the palace now, enjoy the rest."
Having said that, she stood up and left, perhaps having drunk too much, her steps slightly wobbly.
Seeing this, Chen Mo took his cue to take his leave.
If they drank any further, Lady Jin Yun might have planned to have them engaged on the spot...
?
Following their departure, the atmosphere in the side hall quieted down.
Lady Jin Yun furrowed her eyebrows in thought.
"Sister was so strange today, like another person in front of Chen Mo..."
Recalling the Empress’s various unusual behaviors, along with her excessive attention and favoritism towards Chen Mo, an electrifying thought flashed in Jin Yun’s mind, an audacious notion surfaced.
Could it be that sister feels something for Chen Mo...
No, can’t be?!
Jin Yun was startled by her own thought, her throat turned dry as she turned to ask: "Zhu’er, last time you went to the palace, what did your aunt say to you? Was there any intimate interaction between her and Chen Mo?"
Lin Jingzhu had already intoxicated herself, her face resting on the table, grinning silly, "Mr. Chen praised me as an extraordinary woman... hehe... heheh..."
"..."
Lady Jin Yun helplessly rubbed her temples.
"I hope I’m overthinking."
"Sister shouldn’t be capable of such absurdity... right?"
