I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 951 - 354: Unpredictable Fate! The Empress’s Current Offender! (3)
"That kid..."
"Just what kind of trouble has he gotten himself into with all these people..."
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Chen Mo stood atop the cloud platform, overlooking the entire cityscape beneath him.
However, the interior of the Imperial Palace was shrouded in dense mist, leaving nothing visible.
It must have been concealed by some method to obfuscate the Heavenly Secret; even the Astronomical Observatory could not spy on the Imperial Family’s privacy.
This time reaped great rewards, not just in the mastery of the Cultivation Technique; most importantly, it brought him closer to the Director, making his future visits to the Observatory justifiable.
After all these years, there’s no need to rush; he could take his time to search for the whereabouts of "that certain thing."
"Crack—"
Chen Mo twisted the Token, and the cloud platform rapidly descended, instantly arriving at the ground exit layer.
Upon stepping out of the Observatory’s door, he intended to first visit the Sky Scale Guard to arrange matters with the Government. Just as he crossed the Moat, leaving the bounds of the Imperial City, a familiar voice called from behind:
"Mr. Chen, please wait."
Chen Mo pretended not to hear and quickened his pace slightly.
Suddenly, a red figure flashed in front of him, blocking his way, compelling him to stop.
"I’m calling you, didn’t you hear?" Chu Yanli said displeased.
Chen Mo remained expressionless, his tone indifferent: "What orders does Your Highness have?"
Watching his cold demeanor, Chu Yanli blinked her eyes, "Are you angry with me?"
Chen Mo remained silent.
Chu Yanli waved her hand, emitting a golden light that enveloped them both, saying, "Don’t worry, our conversation is inaudible to others."
Only then did Chen Mo speak, in a subdued tone, "Your Highness knows of my relationship with the Empress, why have the Director calculate our marriage fate? If anything revealing happens, wouldn’t the Empress’s reputation be utterly ruined?!"
"So it’s because of this." Chu Yanli shook her head and said, "Do you think I’m a fool? Chan’er is the Mother of the Country, shielded by the Seal, her destiny tied with the country’s fate; the Director can’t calculate her identity either."
"Furthermore, if you genuinely cared about Chan’s reputation, why are you still entangled with her?"
"..."
Chen Mo was momentarily at a loss for words.
"I mean no harm, just pure curiosity. With so many women around you, who will you ultimately marry?" Chu Yanli tilted her head with a smile.
"Your Highness doesn’t need to worry about that."
Chen Mo’s tone was icy as he prepared to leave, but Chu Yanli reached out and held onto his sleeve, "Aren’t you curious about why I’m looking for Qi Chengze?"
"Not at all." Chen Mo replied bluntly.
As if she hadn’t heard, Chu Yanli continued on her own, "Soon the city will post royal notices for a public consort search for me. Before that, the Astronomical Observatory must pick an auspicious day."
Chen Mo couldn’t help but pause in thought upon hearing this.
Previously, he heard the Empress mention this, thinking it was just talk. Unexpectedly, it’s actually happening?
"With Your Highness’s status and power, shouldn’t you be able to refuse?" Chen Mo asked, frowning.
This woman dared to defy the Emperor; would she be restrained by the aristocracy?
"I can refuse, and then what?" Chu Yanli said calmly, "The Jiang Family always does whatever it takes; if that path doesn’t work, they’ll find other unscrupulous ways to force me. It’s better to end it once and for all, choose a Prince Consort, and make them give up completely."
"Then I wish Your Highness finds a worthy husband soon." Chen Mo didn’t want to be caught up in it and sighed casually.
"You know who my ideal husband is." Chu Yanli gazed intently at him.
"Love whoever you want."
Chen Mo was too tired to respond to her, broke free from his sleeve, and walked away on his own.
"When are you coming back?" Chu Yanli asked.
Without turning back, Chen Mo said, "Whenever Your Highness marries, that’s when I’ll return."
"..."
Watching the distant silhouette, Chu Yanli looked forlorn, softly muttering to herself, "Tch, am I really that annoying? So much that you won’t even come home? And I don’t have much time left to stay in the Capital City..."
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The following morning.
At the crack of dawn, Chen Mo left the Chen Mansion, heading toward the South City.
He had already arranged everything yesterday, with Li Yuan in charge of Government affairs, Ji Lianxing taking the cat to the Imperial Music Bureau, where she held the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill given by the Daoist Venerable, perfect for nurturing the team during this period.
As for Ling Ningzhi, news had been sent to her, and when the Secret Realm opens, they would meet again in Qing Province.
Arriving at the South City Gate.
Several figures dressed in official robes were already waiting early, among them, Ye Zi’e was present too.
For this southern journey, both traveled light, each taking only two Assistant Officers, a total of six people.
Riding his horse to the front, the crowd greeted him:
"Greetings, Mr. Chen."
Chen Mo nodded, "Thank you for your patience."
His gaze swept over the group, finally resting on a Fire Department Constable.
The person wore a conical hat, head bowed low, face hidden in shadow, but Chen Mo instantly recognized her.
"Yuan’er?!"
"I asked her to find two trustworthy confidants, why did she come in person?!"
"And even disguised as a man... really thinks I’m blind, who only builds chest muscles?"
Chen Mo’s eyelid twitched.
But he didn’t reveal her identity in front of Ye Zi’e.
Fine, let her tag along, after all, she’s a military officer, not a civil servant, staying idle at Government scarcely.
"Since everyone is ready, let’s start the journey..."
"Mr. Chen!"
Before finishing his sentence, a gust of wind carried a Moon White Daoist Robe fluttering toward them, in public view, she directly embraced Chen Mo.
"Hmm?!"
Both Assistant Officers’ heads jerked upward, their gazes nailed on them.
"Zhi’er, why are you here?" Chen Mo came back to his senses and asked.
"Venerable Daoist came to see you off." Ling Ningzhi buried her head in his shoulder, speaking muffled, "The Divine Sect’s tactics are bizarre, outside conventional understanding, you must stay safe and avoid taking unnecessary risks..."
The incident at the Southern Border lingered fresh in memory.
If Ling Yishan’s situation weren’t still unsettled, needing constant care, she would’ve surely tagged along.
"Don’t worry, I’m cautious. Stay home and wait for my message," Chen Mo gently said.
"Mhm." Ling Ningzhi nodded obediently.
"Alright, time to go."
"Just a little longer~"
"Everyone’s watching."
"Venerable Daoist doesn’t mind..."
"..."
Feeling the icy gaze nearby, Ye Zi’e’s scalp tingled, nearly wanting to step forward and separate them.
Enough already!
If you embrace a moment longer, the Empress over there might blow up!
Though Ling Ningzhi said she didn’t mind, being stared at still reddened her a bit... Yet, thinking of parting from Chen Mo for a while filled her heart with significant reluctance.
Struggling with her bashfulness, she pouted her lustrous lips.
"Kiss kiss~"
Crack—
Ye Zi’e felt as if falling into an ice cave, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
As their lips inched closer, finally, someone couldn’t hold back...
"Shut up!"
