I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chen Mo shrugged and said helplessly, "I've already told you, it's really inconvenient..."

Lin Jingzhu: "..."

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Chen Mansion Front Hall.

In the hall, He Yuzhi and Lady Jin Yun sat facing each other. On the purple sandalwood tea table were blue and white tea cups, and a maid poured tea into them, releasing a subtle and elegant fragrance.

Lady Jin Yun picked up the tea cup, savored it carefully, and nodded, "Deliciously fresh and smooth, with a lingering sweetness, excellent tea, Lady Chen is indeed tasteful."

He Yuzhi said, "I'm glad you like it."

"I'm slightly older than Lady Chen, so I'll have the audacity to call you sister, Lady Chen wouldn't mind, right?" Lady Jin Yun put down the tea cup and said with a gentle smile.

Although unsure of the other's intentions, one does not hit a smiling face. He Yuzhi replied with a bright smile, "Of course I don't mind. I have long heard of your virtuous reputation and admire you greatly; it's my honor to call you sister."

The two exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"By the way, I've prepared a gift for you, sister. Someone, bring the item here." Lady Jin Yun clapped her hands, and the housekeeper walked in, presenting a finely crafted yellow pear wood box.

He Yuzhi asked curiously, "What is this..."

Lady Jin Yun said, "I heard sister is fond of Jinxiu Workshop's underwear. This is something I got from the Clothing Bureau, said to be a custom design by that Young Master Whip, available only at the palace, not yet released outside."

As she spoke, she opened the lid, revealing a set of connected underwear.

The upper part was a semi-transparent lace bustier, the lower part was black fishnet stockings, connected by two straps through metal buckles, and the middle fabric was a V-shaped cutout...

Whether it's easy to wear is unknown, but it certainly looks convenient...

"..."

He Yuzhi was momentarily speechless.

Lady Jin Yun asked, "Do you like it, sister?"

He Yuzhi's eyelids slightly twitched as she forced a smile, "I like it very much. Thank you, sister. I'll graciously accept it."

She closed the box and handed it to the maid beside her, quickly changing the subject, "I'm just a straightforward martial artist, and I hope sister doesn't mind... You're probably not here just to pay gratitude, right?"

Lady Jin Yun nodded, "You're indeed direct, sister. Let me speak plainly as well... You should know that all the men of the Lin Family have perished in war, leaving only the womenfolk, and I've been holding on alone for years."

"For me, wealth and glory are but fleeting, I only hope Zhu'er finds her own happiness and spends her life with a man she loves."

"But Zhu'er's innate essence hides a chill toxin, and she's perpetually focused on solving cases. I had lost hope until Chen Mo appeared... I've never seen Zhu'er care so much about a man before..."

He Yuzhi's eyebrows tightened more and more as she listened.

So Lady Jin Yun really came today to act as a matchmaker?

"Ahem." He Yuzhi coughed, interrupting, "Sister may not be aware, but the marriage between the Chen Family and the Shen Family was arranged by the ancestors and can't be arbitrarily changed..."

"I understand." Lady Jin Yun waved her hand, "As long as they truly love each other, being a secondary wife isn't an issue, of course, if Miss Shen doesn't mind, being a secondary wife would be the best."

?

He Yuzhi had a face full of question marks.

The Lin Family, descendants of loyalty and bravery, royal and noble relatives, actually want to be a concubine to the Chen Family?!

Moreover, the Chen Family belongs to the Imperial Consort Faction, the two families' standings are fundamentally opposed... What is Lady Jin Yun thinking?

Lady Jin Yun herself understood that visiting today was indeed a bit hasty.

But there was no choice. Since the Empress had strictly refused to grant permission for marriage last time, she had already sensed something amiss... Even though the Empress promised not to interfere, from her understanding of her cousin, she would definitely cause trouble secretly!

Things need to be settled quickly, or Zhu'er might miss this chance of love!

Regarding the standpoints...

Others might not see it, but Lady Jin Yun saw it as clear as day.

Given how much the Empress values Chen Mo, he's being trained as a confidant, appointing him as a guard commander in the palace is clearly a sign!

He Yuzhi came to her senses and said in a tense voice, "Sister must be joking. If Miss Lin really becomes a concubine to my son, the entire Tiandu City would explode! The backbone of the Chen Family wouldn't be able to withstand the strain!"

"Life is for the couple to live together; why care about others' perceptions?" Lady Jin Yun shook her head, indifferent, "Moreover, with Chen Mo's potential, he is destined to become a high-ranking minister, who then would dare to criticize? All doubts will naturally vanish."

Seeing how serious Lady Jin Yun was, He Yuzhi was even more uncertain about the situation.

Could it be arranged by the Empress?

Seems like I'd better report to the Empress first...

"It's rare for two children to be compatible and well-suited; we, as elders, should bless them," Lady Jin Yun said softly.

"Compatible and well-suited?" He Yuzhi raised her eyebrows, "But I heard from Mo'er that he and Miss Lin are just ordinary friends."

Lady Jin Yun furrowed her brows upon hearing this.

She was sure Chen Mo had a fondness for Lin Jingzhu, could he be shy to admit it?

"What we say doesn't count; let's just ask them directly," Lady Jin Yun thought for a moment and suggested.

"That works as well."

He Yuzhi nodded, agreeing to let the matter be settled once and for all.

The two stood up and left the front hall, walked through the courtyard, along the corridor heading towards the East Wing.

Just as they arrived near the wing room, they heard an angry shout from inside:

"Shut up!"

?

That voice...

Sounds like Shen Zhixia?

An uneasy feeling crept up on He Yuzhi as she hurried forward to push the door open, and was momentarily stunned by the scene inside.

Chen Mo was naked from the waist up, leaning against the bedhead, while Lin Jingzhu was lying beside him, wearing only a flimsy bellyband... and Shen Zhixia stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at the two like a legitimate wife catching them in bed...

"Mother?!"

Chen Mo and Lin Jingzhu looked up and couldn't help but exclaim.

Lady Jin Yun cleared her throat and said, "Seems these two's relationship... isn't that ordinary indeed."

"..."

He Yuzhi's mouth twitched, clenching her teeth.

"Rebel son!!"