I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

"Ahem, I apologize for my rudeness, I hope the Empress will forgive me..."

"No problem."

Yu Youhan waved her hand, and the water stains disappeared.

After recovering, He Yuzhi swallowed and asked with difficulty, "Did the Empress just say that these stockings were a gift from Mo'er to the Empress?"

"That's right, he gave many gifts to me, this is just one of them." Yu Youhan tilted her head and said, "If I remember correctly, all the underwear sold at your Jinxiu Workshop were designed by Chen Mo."

"By the way, he seems to have an alias, something like Whip Hero..."

"Didn't you know about this?"

"..."

He Yuzhi looked dazed, her face covered in question marks.

She was a loyal customer of Jinxiu Workshop, spending no less than several thousand taels of silver, not only for herself but also gifting clothes to others.

And it turns out those clothes that swept the city, like hollow-out bodices, open crotch stockings, G-strings, and lace bodysuits... were all designed by her son?

The Young Master Whip, revered by the entire noble circle as the "True God of the Boudoir", is actually Chen Mo?!

What has this kid been secretly doing all day!

Designing such embarrassing clothes is one thing, but actually daring to gift them to the Empress? Isn't this like reaching for an offering on King Yan's table, rushing to the Book of Life and Death!

"Mo'er has an unconventional personality, if he has offended, I hope the Empress will forgive him!" He Yuzhi snapped back to reality, hurriedly stood up, and bowed.

"Actually, I quite like the clothes, how could it be offensive?" Yu Youhan waved her hand, motioning for her to sit, and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, I quite admire him, always thinking about these things, and still having time and energy for investigations, while his cultivation hasn't fallen behind."

Seeing the Empress truly wasn't displeased, He Yuzhi's heart finally calmed down.

"Empress, Mo'er was taken away by Daoist Venerable, will he be in danger?" He Yuzhi asked worriedly.

Yu Youhan snorted coldly, "Don't worry, I could give Ji Hongxiu the courage of ten people, she still wouldn't dare touch a hair of Chen Mo, at most she might..."

At this, her words paused.

He Yuzhi blinked her eyes, "Might what?"

Yu Youhan suppressed the sourness in her heart and switched the topic, "Nothing, Chen Mo should be back soon... Oh, last time Shen Xiong entered the palace, he wanted to propose a marriage between the Chen and Shen Families, did you know about this?"

He Yuzhi nodded, "I am aware."

Yu Youhan asked, "What do you think about this?"

He Yuzhi bowed her head to ponder.

The Empress had severely reprimanded Shen Xiong back then, clearly opposing this marriage proposal, logically she should follow the Empress's will and immediately sever ties with the Shen Family.

But thinking of Shen Zhixia's innocent and pure face, she simply couldn't bring herself to say that.

After hesitating for a moment, she said, "In response to the Empress, the Chen and Shen Families have always been close, the marriage agreement between Mo'er and Zhixia was made by the ancestors, they are both fond of each other, and Mo'er is indeed at the age to discuss marriage..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Youhan remained silent for a long time.

He Yuzhi bowed her head, feeling anxious and uneasy.

After a long while, Yu Youhan said, "I don't oppose them being together, but for now, let's leave the alliance marriage alone, given Chen Mo's talent and ability, he can go far in the future, starting a family too early wouldn't be beneficial."

He Yuzhi was puzzled upon hearing this, "Is it that the Empress wishes to introduce someone to Mo'er?"

Yu Youhan's expression was slightly unnatural, cleared her throat, and said, "For now, I don't have that thought, might consider it in the future... What kind of girl do you think is suitable for Chen Mo?"

He Yuzhi smiled and said, "Children have their own blessings, I won't interfere too much, as long as Mo'er likes her, that's enough."

"As long as Chen Mo likes her, regardless of her status?"

"Of course."

"Good, I'll remember this, don't back out later."

"?"

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...

Ningde Palace.

The candlelight flickered, dim and uncertain, casting a silhouette behind the glazed screen.

The Empress wore a thin nightgown, lying on the Phoenix Couch, her voluptuousness spilling out to the sides, her fair calves swinging, playing with a black Image Stone.

Remembering the events of that day, her cheeks involuntarily blushed.

Step, step, step—

At this time, light footsteps sounded.

The Empress quickly stuffed the Image Stone into her bosom, hiding it.

From the other side of the screen came Sun Senior Palace Lady's voice, "Your Highness, it's late, you should rest, there's an early court tomorrow."

"Yes, got it."

The Empress responded, seemingly casually asking, "Recently the matter of the new subjects is settled, Chen Mo isn't as busy anymore, isn't it time for him to start serving at the palace?"

"Even though it's just a nominally idle position, he should go through the process, otherwise there'll surely be rumors."

Since reprimanding Chen Mo at the Xuanqing Pool gate last time, he hadn't entered the palace for several days.

Could he still be sulking with me?

Sun Senior Palace Lady replied, "Reporting to the Empress, Mr. Chen went out of the city to handle a case and hasn't returned yet."

"Handling a case?"

The Empress slightly furrowed her brows, speaking sternly, "He's a Deputy Thousand Households, what is he running around for all the time? I've already told him not to personally handle everything, what if something goes wrong again?"

The matter at the Southern Border was still vivid, she really didn't want to go through it again.

The Empress took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling, "What case has Chen Mo gone to handle?"

Sun Senior Palace Lady said, "Specifically, this servant isn't too clear, but it seems to be related to Sect Disciples."

"You go check it properly, see if there's danger, also, when he returns, tell him to come to the palace."

"Yes."

"You may leave."

"This servant takes her leave."

Sun Senior Palace Lady withdrew.

The bedroom returned to silence, the Empress supported her chin, her gaze somewhat resentful.

"Stingy guy, I didn't even say it was definitely not allowed, at least give people some mental preparation..."

"Really is worrisome..."

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The following morning.

Chen Mo stared vacantly at the ceiling.

Last night he was immobilized by Daoist Skill, unable to move, not only had he hugged a Daoist Venerable, but Ling Ningzhi also groggily snuggled over in the middle of the night.

Sandwiched between the two, he just couldn't fall asleep, staring wide-eyed all night.

What a sin...

"Hmm~"

At this time, Ling Ningzhi's eyelashes fluttered, slowly opening her sleepy eyes.

"Mr. Chen, why are you here? Where's Master?" She just woke up, her mind still a bit hazy, groggily asked.

Chen Mo's mouth twitched, "Beside you."

?

Ling Ningzhi looked up and was suddenly stunned.

She saw Ji Hongxiu lying beside Chen Mo, sleeping soundly, wearing only a thin bellyband, her arm wrapped around his neck, with her fair long leg draped over his waist, holding him tightly like a koala bear.

"Master?!"

"Hmm?"

Ji Hongxiu woke up leisurely.

She sat up, rubbed her eyes, one strap slid down, revealing her fair exquisite collarbone.

"Qingxuan, you're awake?"

"Master, why are you again sleeping with Mr. Chen?!"

Ling Ningzhi flushed, her cheeks puffed out, her black and white eyes stared at her.

Ji Hongxiu regained her senses, smiled and said, "Anyway, idle is idle, not sleeping would be a waste, but rest assured, I didn't do anything..."