I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 853 - 319: Helping the Princess Change! The Empress and Lin Jingzhu Monitoring Each Other! (Part 2)

Chu Yanli shook her head and said, "Those aristocratic families have existed for a thousand years, their roots deeply embedded in every inch of the Great Yuan. Although they cannot shake the position of the Empress, they can greatly affect the court's guidelines and people's livelihood."

Chen Mo was suddenly enlightened.

In essence, it's just a way to threaten the Empress, confident that she wouldn't dare to tear away the pretense.

"The power is inverted, the civil and military officials follow suit, using the Eastern Royal Palace to command the Nine Ding."

"No wonder Eunuch Jin can't wait to eat their flesh and sleep in their skins, killing them as fast as possible—this is already the way to die..."

Just when he was pondering, Chu Yanli softly said, "What do you think about the matter of choosing a husband?"

?

Chen Mo asked in confusion, "What does this have to do with me?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yanli's expression turned cold, and she frowned, "You have kissed and touched, and now you want to deny it?"

"..."

Chen Mo's mouth twitched, "Even Your Highness knows that was an accident..."

"I don't care, I haven't left the court yet, and I've been treated so lightly by you. How can I marry someone in the future?" Chu Yanli turned her delicate head and snorted coldly, "Unless you come to participate in the husband selection, otherwise... otherwise I'll tell the Empress about you kissing my lips and still... still pinching my butt!"

Though it was a threat, the tone sounded soft, with a sense of bluster without backing.

Chen Mo frowned, "Your Highness knows well about my relationship with the Empress, why do this?"

Chu Yanli, feeling a bit guilty, clutched her clothes' hem, "It's just a formality, I'm sure Chan'er won't mind."

Won't mind?

The Empress is already petty by nature, she even specifically emphasized back then not to get involved in this matter, and the Empress on her side definitely wouldn't agree.

If I really agreed to Chu Yanli, countless jars of vinegar inside and outside the palace would be overturned!

This can't be

"Your Highness, feel free to say what you want, there's a reason for it, I'm sure the Empress can understand." Chen Mo paused, and said, "But for the sake of your relationship, I hope Your Highness considers it carefully."

After speaking, he got up and left on his own.

The sound of footsteps gradually faded, and the room returned to silence.

Chu Yanli lowered her delicate head, her eyes somewhat dark.

"I know very well that doing this is not good, but I don't have much time left."

"Sooner or later, I'll be completely eroded by the Dragon Qi, I might as well maximize my value."

"Although the Prince Consort is an outsider, he at least has a royal family background and can also gain the support of military officers, making it more convenient for him and Yuchan in the future... Moreover, this is one of the few things I can do..."

"But now it seems, he doesn't seem to care..."

The soft murmurs dissipated into the air, finally turning into a long sigh.

Outside the door.

Chen Mo stood quietly.

Listening to Chu Yanli's soliloquy, a complex expression appeared on his face.

After a long silence, he ultimately did not push the door open and silently walked away.

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Ningde Palace.

Behind the Brocade Treasure Tent embroidered with the Golden Phoenix, two figures lay down together.

The Empress wore a silk nightgown, outlining her luscious, shapely figure, while Lin Jingzhu wore only a thin bellyband, her icy white skin fairer than snow.

"Zhu'er, why aren't you asleep yet?" the Empress asked.

"I'm not sleepy." Lin Jingzhu blinked her eyes and retorted, "It's getting late, Aunt, you still have to attend court early tomorrow, shouldn't you rest as well?"

"I'm not sleepy either." the Empress replied.

Dong——

The sound of a clapper resonated outside, it was already the midnight hour.

The two of them stared at each other with wide eyes, then silently turned their heads to look at the ceiling.

Usually, Lin Jingzhu seldom stayed overnight in the palace, always finding excuses to leave early, but this time she insisted on staying with her... As if the Empress couldn't see through her little ploy?

It's all because of Chen Mo!

The Empress originally had a lot to talk about with Chen Mo, planning to go to Yangxin Palace at night to find him, and have a nice sleep together, but now it seems to be entirely wasted...

Plus, she didn't dare to shut her eyes, always had to be vigilant, to prevent Lin Jingzhu from sneaking out to snatch something to eat.

"Alas..."

"Who knows what that little thief is doing now?"

"I have to attend court early tomorrow morning, so sleepy... it's just tormenting..."

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The next day.

Chu Yanli's eyelashes fluttered and she slowly opened her eyes.

Last night, she was overwhelmed with thoughts and didn't know when she fell asleep. Now that the sky was not yet fully bright, a faint morning light seeped through the window.

Sitting up, she moved slightly and felt the pain in her meridians had significantly subsided. It seemed that the medicinal soup Chen Mo boiled indeed had some efficacy.

Chu Yanli's rosy lips involuntarily curved upward.

But the smile quickly faded, her expression turned gloomy, she shook her head to drive out the chaotic thoughts.

"No more thinking about him."

"I've been lying down for three days, my bones are almost rusted."

"Although Chu Heng is dead, the problem is far from resolved. Before the conflicts worsen, I must recover quickly."

She got out of bed and pushed the door open.

Walking through the corridor, she arrived at the inner hall, and was immediately dumbfounded.

The main hall was bright and clean, spotless, as if someone had meticulously cleaned it inside and out.

Thin wisps of smoke rose from the incense burner that hadn't been used in a long time, and a subtle fragrance filled the air. A few clothes hung on the rack beside it, and two pairs of sheer stockings were folded on the table.

Perfectly intact, not a single hole.

"This is..."

Chu Yanli looked bewildered.

Before she could gather her thoughts, she suddenly heard noises coming from outside the hall.

Stepping out of the Changning Pavilion, she was once again stunned by the scene before her.

The previously desolate rockery and water features were rejuvenated. A clear stream gurgled down the mountain, the flower garden weeded clean, filled with various Spirit Plants swaying in the wind, exuding a rich Primordial Qi, felt even from afar.