I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 926 - 345: Empress, Queen, and Daoist Venerable—They Are All My Wings! (Part 2)
To say there’s absolutely no relation between these two, she wouldn’t believe it.
Chen Mo said, somewhat awkwardly, "Similar to the Empress, it begins with emotions and ends with propriety."
In his heart, he added, "But strictly Zhou Gong’s propriety..."
The Daoist Venerable’s devouring skill is indeed faster than the Empress and the Empress, but if he said that, afraid the two elders couldn’t bear it.
Chen Zhuo said with a sullen face, "You’re quite good at being affectionate, huh? And you always target the Ultimate Venerable! How do you plan to handle Daoist Qingxuan? Or are you planning to take both the master and the apprentice?"
Chen Mo whispered, "It’s not impossible, turning master and apprentice into sisters, wouldn’t that make us even closer..."
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"Good boy!"
Chen Zhuo started rolling up his sleeves again.
He Yuzhi rubbed her temples and said, "Things have come to this point, there’s no use in saying more... but Mo’er, you have to be aware, our family’s temple is too small to accommodate so many revered Buddhas."
"I understand." Chen Mo nodded.
To make the Empress, the Empress, and the Daoist Venerable coexist peacefully, he must have the corresponding strength; otherwise, it’s only a matter of time before things go wrong.
Fortunately, the Daoist Venerable has already been subdued by him, and the Empress is bound by red silk, so it’s unlikely for a big fight to break out.
As for the Empress’s side...
Thinking of this, Chen Mo felt a headache coming.
The matter of the Empress staying overnight at the Chen Mansion must have reached the Empress’s ears, and since she can’t come directly to kill, she’s likely sulking in the palace, feeling defenseless.
This time, to make amends, it won’t be so easy.
"It’s getting late; I still need to go to the Government for duty..." Chen Mo said.
"Go ahead." He Yuzhi waved her hand.
"I bid farewell." Chen Mo made a courtesy and turned to leave the room.
The air quieted down.
The anger on Chen Zhuo’s face faded, his brows furrowed slightly, looking somewhat thoughtful.
He Yuzhi asked, "Husband, what do you think?"
"This kid didn’t fully tell the truth; there must be something he’s hiding." Chen Zhuo tapped his fingers on the table and said, "Whether it’s the Imperial Consort, the Empress, or the Daoist Venerable, they’re all at the pinnacle of Jiu Zhou, with great ambitions, how could they be troubled by personal feelings?" 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
"Not to mention jealousy, even if Mo’er is excellent, it’s absolutely impossible."
"For all three of them to favor him, he must possess some unique trait that no one else in this world has..."
He Yuzhi was reminded of Chen Mo’s rapidly improving cultivation over the past half-year and his incredibly good luck, her heart skipped a beat.
"You mean..."
"Hard to say."
Chen Zhuo motioned for her to stay silent, his expression serious, "Even if it’s true, we must pretend not to know; otherwise, it will bring disaster... Just hope this kid’s luck holds."
"Sigh..."
He Yuzhi sighed, "Let’s hope so."
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Chen Mo left the Chen Mansion, heading towards Huai Zhen Fang.
The petition to stay and manage affairs at the Government had already been submitted. Naturally, Shi Jingchuan agreed with both hands, making an instant response. The study at the Qilin Pavilion would also be reserved for him, ready for him to use anytime.
Along the way, Chen Mo’s steps seemed slow but were actually swift, crossing several zhangs in an instant, as if he could traverse space.
Ji Lianxing woke from sleep, looked up, and found the scenery around her rapidly retreating, almost turning into long lines, yet she felt no resistance or wind pressure.
She emerged from the sleeve, crawled up the arm to the shoulder, rubbed her eyes, and asked drowsily, "Where are we going?"
"You’ll know soon," Chen Mo said calmly.
Upon waking up and recalling the "inhuman torment" she suffered last night, Ji Lianxing felt furious and protested, "Do you know how uncomfortable it is to be hung upside down all night? My head is still dizzy! You’re just bullying me because I can’t use my cultivation, otherwise, I’d give you a piece of my mind..."
"Shut up."
Chen Mo pulled out two silver notes and tossed them to her.
"Got it."
Ji Lianxing changed her expression instantly, caught the notes, and happily stuffed them into her little belly.
However, she was quiet for only a moment before she couldn’t hold back and started chattering:
"Don’t worry, I won’t spread the word about you and that concubine, after all, there’s nothing in it for me either..."
"But to be honest, you have a good eye, that woman is indeed beautiful; the only pity is that she doesn’t have cultivation."
"I think her root bone is good, so I can give her some pointers; not to make her very powerful but at least to prolong her life and maintain youth... As for the apprenticeship fee, just go with the flow."
"..."
Chen Mo’s mouth twitched, "Fine, I’ll talk to her about it and see if she’s willing to be your disciple."
"Don’t forget to tell her, I’m a first-grade sorcerer, missing this chance might mean never getting another one." Ji Lianxing put her hands behind her back, looking like an enlightened master.
Chen Mo couldn’t be bothered to engage with her.
If she knew the Empress’s identity, it would scare her to death.
In no time, they arrived at the Sky Scale Guard, stepping through the gate, which was now busy with roll call, with the assistant officers neatly lined up on the training ground.
Someone shouted, "Mr. Chen is here," and everyone turned to look, all eyes focusing on Chen Mo.
The air fell into a brief silence, followed by an uproar!
"It’s really Mr. Chen!"
"What Mr. Chen? Call him Duke Zhenyue!"
"First, he rescued the emperor at the ancestral temple, then beheaded the criminal Chu Heng, and saved thousands of people in the southern suburb... Truly the glory of our Sky Scale Guard, Great Yuan cannot be without Mr. Chen!"
"Thank you, Duke Zhenyue, for saving my family’s life!"
The crowd disregarded order, rushing forward in a wave, their eyes filled with admiration and awe.
