I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 1058 - 392: Empress’s Strategy! Empress Baby Is Angry!

This game stretched from dawn till dusk.

Throughout, Qi Yingrong and Lady Jin Yun kept their eyes on Consort Yu's expression, not daring to speak even when they had perfect hands.

Contrarily, He Yuzhi kept losing or folding; under the Empress's assistance, she could win against all three opponents with a single bad hand.

By the end, all three were completely bewildered.

"Empress, looking at this hand, should I play or not?"

"We are opponents, play as you should, why ask me?"

"Then I'll play..."

"Ahem."

"Playing without a point, pass."

"Lady Chen, congratulations, you've won again."

"Ah?"

"..."

Lv Huaiyu stood there like a stump.

Looking at the seemingly happy scene, a chill ran through his heart.

The female demon who just suppressed Qi Lianshan in the palace, split Qianji Palace, and nearly assassinated the emperor, now appeared relaxed, playing cards with Qi Yingrong here...

Killing as casually as drinking water, human life meant nothing to her!

Previously, concerned about the country's backlash, she somewhat restrained herself, but now her actions are becoming more frequent. If ever she completely let loose, a massacre in the Imperial City wouldn't be surprising!

Bang—

Yu Youhan raised her hand and threw out a tile, helping He Yuzhi win again. Seeing He Yuzhi already looking tired, she timely said, "It's getting late, let's end for the day."

"Alright."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief simultaneously.

Qi Yingrong stood up gracefully and said, "Empress, your presence graces the Lv Mansion, and being fortunate enough to play with you is a great honor…"

"No need for pleasantries," Yu Youhan interrupted, "Let's settle the accounts first."

Qi Yingrong was momentarily stunned, "What accounts?"

"Throughout the game, Lady Chen won twelve rounds, six were regular wins, three were from perfect hands, two from heavenly hands, and one from a flush with a flower-on-the-draw, totaling thirty-two points just this hand."

Yu Youhan narrowed her eyes slightly and said coolly, "Paying a debt and accepting loss, is Lady Jin Yun considering defaulting?"

"I don't intend to…"

Qi Yingrong found herself in a difficult position.

Originally they were just playing for entertainment without any stakes, but now that the Imperial Consort herself spoke, a gesture was necessary.

But it wasn't just her who lost, balancing this was tough; too little would seem insincere, too much would put Jin Yun in a precarious situation…

"Ahem."

Lv Huaiyu cleared his throat, subtly gesturing.

Lu Shuangge caught on and quietly left the room.

About half an hour later, a line of servants entered, carrying four large chests on their shoulders, placing them on the ground.

Through the cracks in the lids, glimmers of treasure could be seen; evidently, they were filled with priceless spiritual treasures.

Then Lv Huaiyu stepped forward, took a land deed from his sleeve, handed it to He Yuzhi, and said with a smile, "Lady Chen is indeed lucky today; these jewels alone may not suffice, it so happens I have an empty residence on Guiyun Street in the east, consider it an addition, giving Lady Chen another place for gatherings."

He Yuzhi furrowed her brows.

Guiyun Street is the prime area in the east city, immensely valuable, and at least consists of three courtyard mansions. The value of this deed alone is beyond estimation, yet it's merely presented as an addition?

This game was truly extravagant!

"This is overly valuable, it's inappropriate…"

He Yuzhi was about to refuse when Yu Youhan interjected, "Since Master Lv is so generous, Lady Chen, don't refuse, besides it's merely a deed, compared to your husband's life, it's hardly worth mentioning."

With these words, silence fell over the air.

Everyone present realized something, their expressions gradually becoming serious.

"However," Yu Youhan continued, "Master Lv is wrong about one thing, it's not Lady Chen who was lucky today."

Yu Youhan lifted her gaze to Lv Huaiyu, her tone indifferent, "I never give people a second chance, Master Lv is wise enough to understand what I mean."

Lv Huaiyu understood deeply, bowing his head, "I understand, thank you Empress for your mercy."

Pausing momentarily, Lady Jin Yun spoke, "I also lost, I'll have someone send the silver to the Empress shortly."

"No need for you," Yu Youhan replied coldly, "just watch over your daughter, lest some scandal erupts, humiliating not only yourself but also others."

What did Zhu'er do to offend the Imperial Consort?

Lady Jin Yun was bewildered, but dared not ask further.

"Alright, the stakes have been collected, we'll play next time," Yu Youhan stood up saying, "Lady Chen, we're heading the same way, let's go together."

Next time?

If there's another round, the Grandmaster Mansion might be emptied!

Before He Yuzhi could react, she was taken away with everything, including the chests, vanishing into thin air.

After they left, Jin Yun sighed with relief, quickly rising to bid farewell.

Any perceptive person could see, Consort Yu came to Lv Mansion to kill; only abstaining out of consideration for He Yuzhi.

The two families had little connection, in this situation, it's best to stay far away.

However, what the Consort said earlier puzzled Jin Yun.

Zhu'er was busy handling cases, only close to Chen Mo; that shouldn't be enough to disgrace the family, should it?

She felt there might be deeper implications...

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After everyone left, the Book Pavilion grew quiet.

Lu Shuangge frowned, speaking in a deep voice, "What did Consort Yu mean with those words? Mother rarely goes out, how could she have angered her?"