I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 870 - 325: Dipping the Brush in Ink! Director Xu’s Resolve!

Chapter 870: Chapter 325: Dipping the Brush in Ink! Director Xu’s Resolve!

"I told you to pet the cat, who, who said you could touch there?!" Xu Qingyi’s pretty face turned red, looking annoyed.

This person has always liked to take advantage of me, but at least he used to hide it a little. Now, in broad daylight, he’s becoming more and more outrageous!

Chen Mo said righteously, "I made it clear, cat is cat, ’mew’ is ’mew’, you can’t call the cat ’mew’."

"You!" Xu Qingyi was furious.

"Meow~"

The cat was awakened by their voices, opening its sleepy eyes.

Upon seeing Chen Mo, its eyes lit up, and it leaped from Chest, causing ripples, and plunged into Chen Mo’s arms, sticking out its little tongue to lick his cheek.

"Stupid cat, stop licking, you’re getting drool all over my face!"

Chen Mo looked disdainful, grabbing the back of its neck, and wiping his face like a towel.

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Seeing the familiar interaction between the man and the cat, Xu Qingyi was momentarily stunned, "So this cat belongs to you?"

Chen Mo nodded, "Sort of, you can call it Little Black."

"Meow!" The cat flailed its short limbs in the air.

"..."

Xu Qingyi’s pretty face twisted slightly, gritting her teeth, "Just now you acted like you didn’t know it, you were clearly doing it on purpose!"

"When did I say I didn’t know? I was just asking where this cat came from, besides, you’ve already agreed, not petting it would seem impolite..."

"You keep talking!" Xu Qingyi stomped her foot.

Seeing Director Xu really about to get angry, Chen Mo waved his hand, "Alright, it was just a joke, so why don’t I let you pet it back?"

"..."

Xu Qingyi’s blood pressure was at its peak, her chest heaving up and down uncontrollably.

When this guy wasn’t back, she was really worried, but now that they’ve met, he makes her so angry she could almost bite him!

Step, step, step—

At this moment, footsteps were heard from afar as several Palace Attendants walked towards them. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Xu Qingyi forced herself to calm down. The Empress repeatedly ordered them to keep their distance, if anyone saw them, it wouldn’t look good, it was better to avoid suspicion.

"Wait, this isn’t over!"

She glared at Chen Mo fiercely, then prepared to leave first.

However, before she could take two steps, a whisper reached her ears:

"I heard Mr. Chen stayed over at Yangxin Palace again last night?"

"That’s right, can’t even count how many times it’s happened, divine favor, embraced by the Imperial Heart, it’s something to envy!"

"But no matter how you say it, he’s a Foreign Minister, spending every day in the harem, what’s going on? Isn’t Her Majesty the Empress afraid of some gossip, tarnishing the Imperial Family’s reputation?"

"What do you know, yesterday Miss Lin was also there, Mr. Chen helped heal her injuries."

"You’re saying..."

"Last time Mr. Chen was in trouble, Miss Lin was so worried she fainted, anyone can see the affection... Now Her Majesty has deep favor for Mr. Chen, I think there’s a high chance of a marriage grant."

"Then they’d be family, who cares about rumors?"

"That’s true, they’re of similar age, talented man and beautiful girl, indeed a great match."

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Xu Qingyi’s steps halted.

Turns out Chen Mo had been back long ago, and was with Lin Jingzhu?

Moreover, was that even legitimate healing?

She’s seen it firsthand, how Chen Mo helped Lin Jingzhu dispel toxins, it was almost like what he did to her just now...

"I’m here worrying constantly, losing sleep and appetite, fearing something unexpected might happen to him; yet he’s there sweet-talking with another girl, who knows how happy he is!"

"Clearly I have the rightful claim, yet it feels like I’m being kept in the dark, while they seem to be a pair, why?"

"Everything has to be about who came first, even if a marriage grant is true, it should be after me, right?"

Xu Qingyi clenched her pink fists, feeling bitterly sour inside.

Then, a strong impulse surged.

She abruptly turned around and grabbed Chen Mo’s hand, heading towards the Palace Attendants.

Feeling the surprised stares around, her cheeks felt like they were on fire, but she tightly held on, unwilling to let go.

"Director Xu, what are you doing?" Chen Mo asked, a bit puzzled.

"Don’t, don’t ask, just come with me." Xu Qingyi said without turning her head.

The two of them, hand in hand, passed through layers of Palace Chambers, arriving at a secluded small courtyard.

As soon as they entered the room, Xu Qingyi seemed to be drained of all strength, weakly leaning against the door, covering her cheeks with her hands, whispering to herself, "This is bad, the Empress will surely be furious after this..."

Their relationship wasn’t exactly a secret, but it was the first time they acted so close in public.

If this gets to the Empress’ ears, they won’t escape punishment.

A moment ago, she was too angry to think about anything else, now that she’s calm, it’s hard not to be a little scared.

Chen Mo roughly guessed her thoughts, and with a laugh said, "Don’t worry, the Empress has already eased up, she probably won’t meddle with us anymore."

On hearing this, Xu Qingyi suddenly raised her head, "Really?"

"Of course, why would I lie to you? Besides, the Empress also said..."

Chen Mo leaned close to her ear, whispering softly.

Xu Qingyi’s expression shifted from bewilderment to confusion, finally turning into shyness and panic. She backed up two steps, stammering, "What do you mean by ’feeling uncomfortable when you’re pressed’? What do you take me for?"

"The Empress said that herself, don’t tell me you want to defy the orders?" Chen Mo raised an eyebrow.

"I..."

Xu Qingyi’s heart pounded incessantly.

Thinking carefully, she seems to have no room to refuse.

After all, Chen Mo had the Crown Prince’s decree, technically speaking, she was considered his "private property," to do with as he pleased, even if he wanted to hang her up and spank her, no one would interfere...