I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 943 - 352: Empress: Actually, I’m Easy to Please~ Her Majesty the Consort Is Missing?

Chen Mo's touch was gentle as he massaged.

The Empress leaned against him, her body trembling slightly, her breathing somewhat rapid.

Although the swelling had subsided, the pain still lingered. Under the pressure of that large hand, it blended into a peculiar sensation, an electric tingling mixed with a needle-like prick, causing her heart to uncontrollably race.

"Your Highness, feeling better?" Chen Mo asked.

"Still... still needs more rubbing, it hurts so much..." the Empress whimpered.

Chen Mo pursed his lips and smiled, teasingly saying, "Feeling the pain now? Why didn't you think about the consequences when you clashed with Consort Yu? You were a bit too bold."

"Do you even have the nerve to say that?" The Empress glared at him angrily, "If it weren't for you, would I be in such an embarrassing situation?"

Reflecting on it now, she felt a bit of fear in her heart.

All these years, Consort Yu had been wary of the Imperial Family's status, and no matter how bad their relationship was, she had never initiated an attack on her.

But it was a matter of not wanting, not a matter of inability.

Logically, she should have kept her distance from the other party, not actively sought her out and even initiating a big move... If she really provoked that Demoness, flipped the table on the spot, whether or not she could leave Frozen Sky Palace alive was uncertain!

"I understand the reasoning, but I just couldn't help it."

"Initially, her overnight stay at Chen Mansion was already annoying, and she deliberately used words to provoke me..."

The Empress pouted, her lips protruding so high they could almost hang an oil jug, "She said failing to hold onto my beloved is incompetent, secretly consorting with a Foreign Minister is shameless, stabbing right into the lungs—who could endure that?"

Chen Mo sighed.

There might be some exaggeration, but it certainly sounded like something Her Majesty the Consort would say.

The Empress and the Imperial Consort were originally arch enemies, and now with the additional layer of "romantic rivals," the provocation led to emotional loss of control, which was understandable.

"Moreover, I'm not stupid. I acted because I noticed she was off, yet still failed, it's infuriating..."

The Empress' chest heaved as she raised her eyes to Chen Mo, waving her delicate fists, "Little thief, next time you help me deal with her, alright? Just like last time, hang her up and beat her!"

"..."

Facing those expectant eyes, Chen Mo's mouth twitched, "Ahem, I'll do my best..."

The Empress might be sulking right now too, whether or not she could be appeased was another matter.

However, this day would eventually come, and speaking openly sooner rather than prolonging pain might be better.

"Actually, I can see there's some sort of connection between you and Yu Youhan, which is why she tolerates you." The Empress poked his chest with her fingers, and sighed, "That red ribbon should be one of the signs, right? It was due to you she couldn't exhibit her cultivation yesterday?"

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat, "Your Highness..."

He hadn't expected the Empress to be so perceptive, momentarily uncertain about how to respond.

"No need to feel troubled, I know you have your difficulties. It's fine even if you don't want to say," the Empress shook her head, "I'd rather stay in the dark than be deceived by lies."

Chen Mo fell silent for a while.

After a moment, he spoke in a low voice, "I indeed have unspeakable concerns, but my feelings towards Your Highness are absolutely genuine, and once everything is dealt with, I'll naturally explain everything to you."

"Alright, I trust you." The Empress nodded.

It's impossible to say there wasn't even a slight grievance; after all, her heart was entirely dedicated to Chen Mo, yet this little thief was entangled inseparably with Consort Yu...

The initial plan was to give him a bit of a lesson, maybe leave things on hold for ten days or half a month.

But reconsidering, wouldn't that be pushing Chen Mo into Yu Youhan's arms?

That couldn't happen!

The Empress embraced his sturdy waist, resting her head on his chest, and posed the soul-searching question: "Little thief, who do you like more, me or Yu Youhan?"

Without hesitation, Chen Mo answered, "Of course, I like Your Highness more."

As an experienced scoundrel, he knew well that in these situations, one must not hesitate for even a second, nor attempt to change the subject.

He even shamelessly added, "The Consort is work, Your Highness is life; I can't even imagine how dull life would be without Your Highness."

The Empress was slightly dizzy due to the flattery, blushing she said, "That's more like it; if you dare betray me, I'll make you work alongside Eunuch Jin."

"..."

Is she having another bout of castration fever?

Whether it was the Empress or the Consort, they liked to use this to threaten him, truly hitting his weak spot.

"By the way, about the Southern Border expedition to eradicate the Gu God Sect, what's your plan?" The Empress remembered the main issue and asked, "Wei Xuan personally ordered it this time, likely under Wu Lie's influence, I worry it could be a trap, maybe find an excuse to decline."

Chen Mo shook his head, "I'm newly appointed, yet opposing the Commander, which could make future paths difficult... Besides, one cannot hide forever, even without the Gu God Sect, other troubles will arise. I can't stay cooped up in the Capital City forever."

The Empress furrowed her brow, "But..."

She understood the logic, but recalling Chen Mo's narrow escape from peril in the Southern Border last time fills her with unease.

She'd rather have Chen Mo stay beside her as an "ornament" than have him risk danger again.

Seeing her thoughts, Chen Mo comforted her, "Last time I was set up and lacked sufficient strength, hence the dire situation. But now circumstances have changed, the Gu God Sect is left with just a few minor threats, they're no match for me."

"Besides, if they truly intended harm, they wouldn't wait until now."

When he was still a Transcendent Warrior, there were plenty of opportunities to eliminate him, yet no action was taken. Now he's a Harmonization Grandmaster; it's evident that harboring deadly intent is irrational.