I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 850 - 318: Nightly Visit to the Bedchamber? Gold Miner! Chen Mo’s Muscle Memory!

Chen Mo was somewhat puzzled, "I am merely Secondary Fifth-Rank; I haven't qualified to attend the court meeting, right?"

Before the Empress could speak, the Crown Prince, with hands on hips, spoke in a childish voice, "How is that possible? This time chaos erupted in the Capital City, you saved the day in peril and even executed the culprit Chu Heng. You've earned great merit and deserved to attend the court for your reward."

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"Culprit?"

Chen Mo realized something, raising his eyes to the Empress, "Isn't this case being further investigated?"

"How could it be investigated? Who dares to investigate?"

The Empress said helplessly, "Chu Heng is dead, Prince Yu is missing, anyone involved has been silenced, dead without evidence... Moreover, this palace worries that delving deeper might cause greater troubles."

Chen Mo furrowed his brows, detecting an implicit meaning in her words.

It was quite likely that the Emperor was behind the push, even if evidence was found, could it possibly be used to convict the current Holy Emperor?

Much less the matter involving the Demon Clan. If the issue exploded, it would surely trigger public outrage and discontent, and the court, at the moment, is amidst tumult; it simply cannot bear such serious consequences.

"But those thousands of lives, just died in vain?" Chen Mo said somberly.

It's not that he was overwhelmed by a sense of justice; putting aside the civilian casualties and the Imperial Army, his close ones—Chen Zhuo, the Empress, Ling Ningzhi—had been narrowly affected as well, which he absolutely cannot tolerate!

"This palace knows you're dissatisfied, but circumstances surpass individuals, the timing is not ripe yet, curbing losses timely is the right choice."

"But rest assured, once the situation stabilizes, those evil doers will indeed face retribution!"

In the Empress's almond eyes flashed a cold gleam.

In just one day, the Capital City was turned upside down, with bodies piled like mountains, countless innocent civilians left devastated!

No matter what purpose those behind had, they've already touched her reverse scale!

The Demon Clan, Wuwan Temple, and the deathly silent Qianji Palace...

No one could escape; a price must be paid!

Chen Mo also understood the Empress's difficulties, not saying more, he furrowed his brows, "Oh, I've heard there seems to be a Dragon Qi leak?"

"Indeed, it was the doing of a monk named Hui Neng, who used an Array Guide to steal part of the Dragon Qi." The Empress paused in her words, then continued, "But according to the Demon Suppression Department's investigation, the problem isn't considered significant; as long as the Dragon Vein remains fixed, the lost Dragon Qi will sooner or later be replenished."

Dragon Qi is not constant but fluctuates, rises and falls, like a river, flowing ceaselessly along the Earth Veins.

Right now, it's just that someone has taken a few barrels from this river, which doesn't matter, unless the whole river's course is changed, otherwise it won't affect the big picture.

However,

The act itself is a provocation against Imperial Power!

The Eightfold Exorcism Array will eventually be cracked, by then it's when Great Yuan's iron hooves will crush the Western Regions!

Wuwan Temple surely understood this rationale; daring to do so meant either they have sufficient reliance, or the benefits far outweigh the risks!

"Hui Neng?"

Chen Mo felt this name somewhat familiar.

Back during the Heavenly Human Martial Exam, the Martial Monk whom he punched flying seemed to be this name, right?

If his memory serves right, he should be Shi Yun's junior, unexpectedly his strength merely around Fifth Grade, yet he could injure Ling Yishan, who is the Ultimate Venerable, and escaped safely from the hands of the Astronomical Observatory's Director?

Think deeper, Shi Yun was the same.

Clearly just Fourth Rank himself, yet the means he used on stage were no less than a Grandmaster.

These bald monks from Wuwan Temple exude an odd essence everywhere...

Concerning Dragon Qi, he must take it seriously. Once things here are settled, he might have to make a journey to the Western Regions.

"The day is also late now; stay overnight in Yangxin Palace, to avoid having to enter the palace early tomorrow." The Empress said aloud.

Chen Mo didn't refuse, nodded, "All goes as the ladyship arranges… However, returning this time, I haven't yet reported my safety to family and the Government; with my days unaccounted for, I suppose they're quite worried."

"This palace has considered that too."

The Empress looked up at Sun Senior Palace Lady, instructed, "You send someone to inform the Sky Scale Guard and Chen Mansion; and also make a trip to the Demon Suppression Department, let the Tributor investigating in the Northern Territory return first."

"Yes."

Sun Senior Palace Lady bowed and responded, then quickly walked out.

"Hmm~"

At this moment, a soft hum sounded, Lin Jingzhu slowly woke up.

She sat up and glanced around, still a bit dazed.

"Are you awake?" the Empress asked.

"Aunt?" Lin Jingzhu scratched her head in confusion, "I don't know what's going on, suddenly passed out like that…"

She only remembered she was kissing Chen Mo and was about to peel a pomelo, suddenly felt a numbness on her neck, then completely lost consciousness.

"Seems likely the purification of toxins was too consuming, body couldn't take the burden." The Empress expressed slightly unnaturally.

"Could be." Lin Jingzhu felt a bit off, but didn't overthink it; after all, this treatment was much stronger than before, some abnormalities were inevitable.

The two exchanged glances, hurriedly avoiding eye contact.

Just now, while one was eating a mouthful, the other squeezed a small piece, right now both felt extremely sheepish.

The Empress steadied her mind, cleared her throat, and said, "This palace plans to bathe at Xuanqing Pool, Zhu'er, care to join?"

"Sure."

Lin Jingzhu, already drenched, felt sticky and uncomfortable, indeed wished to wash.

Chen Mo hesitated, "Then I…"

The Empress said lightly, "You stay in the Inner Court, wait till this palace returns, moments ago wasn't done discussing yet."

Chen Mo: "…"

Lin Jingzhu had a pitiful look on her face; she hadn't finished kissing yet, but with the Empress around, there was no chance for now.