I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

There is a sense of contrast between mature charm and pure innocence...

Tap tap tap—

At this moment, a series of hurried footsteps rang out.

A Palace Servant with quick steps and a somewhat pale face came in, "Your... Your Highness..."

The Empress said displeasedly, "If you have something to say, speak slowly. What kind of behavior is this flustering about?"

The Palace Servant caught her breath and said, "Reporting to Your Highness, Consort Yu has arrived!"

The Empress was slightly startled, "Who did you say has come?"

The Palace Servant enunciated each word clearly, "Consort Yu from the Frozen Sky Palace has arrived! Her Royal Palanquin is now waiting outside of the Yangxin Palace, she says she wants to see Your Highness!"

?

The Empress’s brows knitted tightly.

Yu Youhan seldom leaves the Frozen Sky Palace, they’ve met so few times in these years, and yet now she suddenly comes to the Yangxin Palace with great fanfare...

Could it be for...

Glancing at the stunned Chen Mo, a flicker of unusual light passed through the Empress’s eyes.

"It seems I have underestimated the weight Chen Mo holds in Yu Youhan’s heart!"

"Since she has come, let her in," the Empress said indifferently. "I would like to see, within these deep palace walls, how this Concubine intends to behave."

"Yes."

The Palace Servant bowed and retreated.

Chen Mo swallowed hard with difficulty.

Why has the Empress come... He was restless, inexplicably feeling the nervousness of being caught in the act.

A moment later, a figure in a purple gown slowly walked into the inner hall.

A shiny purple Palace Gown cascaded from her slender waist, making her figure seem more statuesque and graceful. Her black hair was pulled high and secured with a Twisted Branch Gold Hairpin, her face bright as morning glow, lips holding Shattered Jade, her absolutely flawless beauty had not a hint of imperfection.

Her clear and green eyes were devoid of warmth, with her eyelids slightly drooped, as if she were looking down at the world from high above the clouds, unreachable.

"I have seen the Empress!"

Chen Mo hurriedly rose to salute.

Yu Youhan sat down opposite him, her tone indifferent, "No need for formalities."

Her composed demeanor made her appear as if she were the true master of the Yangxin Palace.

The Empress’s eyes narrowed, a light laugh escaped her, "Since entering the palace, Consort Yu has never greeted me in person. What brings you such interest today?"

Yu Youhan’s face remained expressionless as she calmly replied, "If I came to greet you every day, I fear the Empress wouldn’t be able to sleep soundly, would you?"

She still referred to herself as "this palace" in front of the Empress.

Such audacity! She did not take the master of the harem into her eyes at all!

Chen Mo could sense a tense atmosphere in the air, his scalp tingling.

The two Empresses won’t really start pulling each other’s hair, will they?

What should he do when it comes to breaking up the fight? Should he cling to the Empress’s legs, or hold down the Empress’s upturned rear?

The Empress was accustomed to Yu Youhan’s attitude, she raised her hand and ordered, "Someone come, add a set of utensils, Consort Yu has come at a good time, let us dine together."

"Yes."

A Palace Servant quickly presented a set of jade bowls and chopsticks.

Yu Youhan remained indifferent, her gaze fixed on Chen Mo.

The Empress glanced at her and picked up a piece of fish, placing it in Chen Mo’s bowl, smilingly said, "Where were we in our conversation just now? Oh yes, you promised me that before Jinxiu Workshop releases any new clothes, you must first send them into the palace, don’t forget..."

???

Chen Mo’s heart skipped a beat, sensing trouble.

Yu Youhan’s expression grew colder, and she directly asked, "You also made underwear for the Empress? And what is this Jinxiu Workshop?"

Also?

Hearing that word, the Empress’s gaze turned slightly peculiar, pretending to be surprised, "Could it be that Consort Yu doesn’t know? Chen Mo is not only brilliant at solving cases, but also a renowned designer, his designed clothes have sold out and are widely praised in the city."

"Indeed, he also mentioned he would design a few pieces exclusively for me."

Chen Mo’s eyes bulged, "When did I say..."

Hiss!

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through him.

Looking down, he saw an Exquisite Foot stepping on his, grinding it harshly!

"The Empress misunderstands!"

"No, my bones are about to break..."

Chen Mo, unable to bear the pain, reached under the table, trying to grab the Empress’s Exquisite Feet.

Just at that moment, Yu Youhan retracted her leg, and Chen Mo, blindly reaching out, grabbed a handful of plump flesh.

He squeezed hard, feeling that something was not quite right...

"Mmm~"

The Empress let out a stifled moan, her snow-white cheeks rapidly turned crimson, her phoenix eyes incredulously turned towards Chen Mo.

Chen Mo: "?"

Yu Youhan: "???"