I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon
Chapter 182 - 108: Husband? It’s over! The Empress is going to catch us red-handed! (7K)_4

Chapter 182: Chapter 108: Husband? It’s over! The Empress is going to catch us red-handed! (7K)_4

*Her Spiritual Sense told her that Chen Mo was not lying.*

*The only known Creation Ancient Tree had already withered. Even if there were other ancient trees out there, who knew how many years it would take for the Spirit Fruits to mature?*

*She could wait, but her grandfather might not have the luxury of time.*

*Despite the discomfort in her heart, Ling Ningzhi suppressed her emotions. This was not Chen Mo’s fault. After all, the Spirit Fruit was meant to save lives, regardless of status or rank. Everything was just a matter of fate.*

Swallowing her bitter disappointment, Ling Ningzhi whispered, "In that case, I will take my leave without further disturbance. Farewell."

Saying this, her Moon White Daoist Robe fluttered away.

Chen Mo couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The Three Saint Sect wasn’t to be trifled with, especially the Tianshu Pavilion, which excelled in the art of divination. In the eyes of those Taoists, it seemed nothing in the world was a secret...and the secrets he held must never be exposed!

At this moment, Li Yuan suddenly exclaimed, "Tianshu Pavilion? Could she be Fairy Qingxuan, the top of the Rouge List? No wonder her aura was so extraordinary... It’s a pity I couldn’t see her face; she must be a stunning beauty!"

"The number one beauty? Ha ha."

Chen Mo shook his head, saying, "Do you know who publishes the Rouge List?"

Li Yuan replied, "The Rouge List and the Cloud Top Ranking, both are compiled and released by the Tianshu Pavilion."

Chen Mo sneered, "Being both the contestant and the judge, what credibility can this stupid ranking have?"

Ling Ningzhi was indeed very beautiful, but in his eyes, she fell a bit short compared to the Empress.

But he doubted Tianshu Pavilion would dare to put the Empress’s name on it...

"If you meet her again in the future, try to keep your distance. Don’t say a word unnecessarily," Chen Mo instructed.

Li Yuan was somewhat puzzled, "Why? I feel that this Daoist Qingxuan seemed quite friendly..."

*Friendly?*

*That’s because you didn’t see her hand-crushing Heavenly Thunder, wiping out villains with ease!*

*Late in the game, she fought from the Southern Border to the Northern Territory, plowing through all of Jiu Zhou. People on forums called her the Unmatched Immortal, the First Thunder Mother!*

Chen Mo advised earnestly, "There are four kinds of people on the Jianghu you should never provoke: monks, Taoists, women, and children. She embodies two of those categories herself, so she is definitely not easy to deal with... Just listen to me."

"Hmm, I understand."

Li Yuan nodded and, after thinking for a moment, added, "But I think there should be one more category."

Chen Mo asked curiously, "What type?"

Li Yuan’s cheeks reddened slightly as she leaned in and whispered in his ear, "Also scoundrels."

Chen Mo: "..."

...

...

At 5 p.m., as the sun set in the west, the afterglow painted the sky a brilliant red.

The Lin Residence, located on Jinglan Street, was close to the Imperial Palace. Verdant plants surrounded the serene environment, with almost no sign of passing carriages.

Chen Mo arrived at the entrance of the Lin Residence and raised his hand to knock on the door knocker.

Knock, knock, knock —

Soon, the door opened, and the female housekeeper bowed, "Is it Young Master Chen? Please come in, my lady and the young lady have been expecting you."

As Chen Mo stepped into the courtyard, two figures emerged from the main hall.

Lin Jingzhu, rarely seen without her Martial Robe, was wearing a light cyan pleated skirt, with a round collar that revealed her swan-like neck. The hem of the skirt swayed, faintly showing her fair and delicate calves.

Her black hair was tied up with a jade hairpin, giving her a gentle and elegant air, quite different from her usual Jianghu aura.

The beautiful woman beside her wore a verdant green lunar skirt. Her figure was voluptuous and graceful, with delicate and graceful eyebrows, and carried an air of intellectual charm amid her poise.

The two stood together like twin flowers, making the blossoms in the courtyard pale in comparison.

"Mr. Chen, we meet again!"

Lin Jingzhu beamed brightly, waving enthusiastically.

Lady Jin Yun observed, a hint of brilliance flashing in her eyes as she gracefully approached and softly said, "So this is Hundred Household Officer Chen? Truly a talented young man."

Chen Mo cupped his hands in greeting, "The junior greets Madam."

He then took out a sandalwood box from the Sumeru Bag, saying, "This is Jade Dew Green Tea, freshly picked from Lingnan. I wonder if it would suit the taste of Madam."

Lady Jin Yun frowned slightly, "There’s no need for gifts just for visiting. You saved Zhu’er’s life and are a benefactor of the Lin Family. I’m grateful; how could I accept your present?"

Chen Mo shook his head, saying, "Lin Catcher and I are colleagues and friends; I naturally couldn’t stand by idly when something happened to her. It was simply my duty, Madam, you overstate it."

"This is my first visit; I’m unsure of what to bring, but if Madam enjoys the tea, I could send more another day."

Seeing his humility and politeness, Lady Jin Yun smiled slightly, "In that case, I won’t stand on ceremony with you."

The maid beside her took the wooden box, and Lady Jin Yun looked at Lin Jingzhu, saying, "Zhu’er, chat with Young Master Chen while I check on how the kitchen is doing."

In this brief time, he went from being called "Hundred Household Officer Chen" to "Young Master Chen," and Madam had even created an opportunity for the two to be alone... Astute Lin Jingzhu sensed her mother’s intentions, causing her cheeks to flush slightly, and she softly said, "Mr. Chen, please come with me."

"Alright."

Chen Mo replied and followed her into the inner hall.

As she watched their retreating figures, Lady Jin Yun’s eyes filled with a smile.

"This is the first time I’ve seen Zhu’er show such interest in a man..."

"Though his appearance is handsome, his demeanor is quite extraordinary. Yes, I could observe further."

...

After half a quarter of an hour.

A black sedan chair stopped in front of the Lin Residence.

Sun Senior Palace Lady drew back the curtain, softly saying, "Your Highness, we’ve arrived."

The Empress, wrapped in a large cloak, stepped out of the sedan, her expression relaxed, "How long has it been since I left the Imperial Palace? The air outside feels so much fresher."

Sun Senior Palace Lady said helplessly, "Your Highness, with your status, you should not be sneaking out of the palace..."

The Empress glared at her, "What do you mean sneaking? I left the palace openly! Besides, it’s so cold and quiet in the palace, there isn’t even anyone to talk to. Do you want to bore me to death?"

"..."

Seeing her bundled up tightly, redefining openness... Sun Senior Palace Lady lowered her head, not daring to speak further.

"Since Zhu’er and Jin Yun don’t come to see me, I’ll go see them... And I can show them my new clothes. Hehe, they’ll be so jealous!"

The Empress lifted her legs and entered the residence.

Sun Senior Palace Lady sighed, silently following behind.

The housekeeper at the Lin Residence saw someone entering, furrowed her brow, about to speak when she recognized the face, and her expression suddenly froze.

"Empress, Empress..."

"Shh."

The Empress gestured for her to be silent, asking, "Where are Jin Yun and Zhu’er?"

The female housekeeper swallowed, trembling, "Madam is in the rear kitchen, and the young lady should be in the east wing..."

The Empress nodded, then threatened, "Don’t tell anyone I was here, or I’ll chop you up!"

"Yes."

The female housekeeper shivered.

"Alright, Sun Senior Palace Lady, you stay here, I’ll surprise Zhu’er."

Leaving Sun Senior Palace Lady alone, the Empress wrapped in her cloak, stealthily made her way towards the east wing.