"What do you an by 'catching phoenix tendons'..."
Yu Youhan hadn't heard of this technique before; just based on the na, it didn't seem very proper.
However, she hesitated for a mont, then lay flat on the bed as Chen Mo instructed, stretching her long legs straight.
Chen Mo took out the leftover Tongluo Oil that Shen Zhixia had used last ti from the bedside cabinet, evenly applied it to his palms, and worked it up her smooth calves. With the dual effect of the oil and silk stockings, the touch beca even more delicate and smooth.
As his hands continued to move upwards, the ticklish sensation grew stronger.
Yu Youhan's cheeks flushed, her breathing sowhat rapid, her lips opened lightly, she softly said, "I hear you haven't been idle while I was away?"
?
Chen Mo paused in his movents, cautiously asked, "Does Empress an..."
"Didn't you join the Xuanhuang Army and annihilate a Barbarian Tribe in the Southern Wilderness?" Yu Youhan said, "And you achieved the remarkable feat of zero casualties; this matter has spread to the Capital City."
"So that's what you're talking about." Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief.
"What else? Did you do sothing bad behind my back?" Yu Youhan raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Ahem, of course not, do I look like the type?" Chen Mo chuckled awkwardly, thinking of recent events, he couldn't help but feel a bit guilty.
Back then, after catching the mastermind behind the scenes in Bailu City, seeing the situation was settled, Empress went back to the Capital City first.
While he first dabbled in stocks with the Empress Baby, then did Dual Cultivation with Ye Zi'e, went to Martial Saint Mountain, and also had a disciple-teacher dinner; he really hadn't had a mont's rest...
The original plan upon returning to the Capital was to report the matter with Households Commander Ye to Empress truthfully, after all, it was an accident, just needed a good explanation, Empress should understand.
But never expected, Empress would co to East Victory State and catch him and Daoist Venerable red-handed!
"They probably still haven't completely cald down yet, bringing this up now is simply adding fuel to the fire, better wait for an opportunity in the future." Chen Mo thought to himself.
Worried that the Empress would continue questioning, he massaged the leg muscles and shifted the topic, "Heard from Her Majesty the Empress, you struck down Qi Lianshan and split Qianji Palace in half? We had agreed to wait for the right mont to avoid alerting the enemy."
"Wu Lie has been restless lately, if not given a hint, who knows what he might do..."
Yu Youhan's eyes flashed with a cold gleam and she said, "Moreover, opportunities aren't to be waited upon, they must be created. If we don't cause a big stir, how will those snakes and rats co to light?"
Chen Mo frowned, "But if anything happens to the Emperor, you could be accused of regicide, potentially rendering years of scheming useless, isn't this too risky?"
"Don't underestimate Wu Lie." Yu Youhan shook her head, "Not only is he unscathed, but his health has improved. He even attended the morning assembly himself the other day."
"What?!"
Chen Mo imdiately felt a chill.
Over the years, the Emperor had claid to be incapacitated by illness, unable to handle state affairs, delegating all matters to the Empress.
There were even rumors in the palace due to his extended absence that His Majesty had long passed away, only not announced publicly to avoid unrest...
But it's certain that Wu Lie's condition truly isn't optimistic, even the Imperial Hospital Envoy was helpless, how did things suddenly improve at this critical mont? And he even had the strength to attend the morning assembly?
Recalling the explosion on the day of the festival, and the consciousness hidden within Chu Heng's Spirit Platform, Chen Mo sensed sothing amiss.
If the Emperor orchestrated all this, what benefit does it bring him?
How is it connected to his improved health?
"What's the purpose of the Emperor suddenly attending court?" Chen Mo asked.
"The destruction of Qianji Palace has beco widely known, probably to stabilize the people's hearts." Yu Youhan suddenly smiled, "But he praised you highly before all the civil and military officials, and said he wants to pair the Princess with you."
"Hmm?!"
"Chu Yanli? Pair with ?!"
Chen Mo's expression froze, wondering if he misheard.
Yu Youhan explained the situation she learned.
Chen Mo heard and his face turned increasingly grim.
This was actually proposed by the Crown Prince?
He's so young, how could he understand these things? Clearly, it's either the Emperor's instruction or Chu Yanli's bad idea...
"Luckily, it's just an invitation to participate in spouse selection, not a marriage decree, I can just voluntarily withdraw later."
"Easier said than done."
Yu Youhan's legs unconsciously rubbed together, saying, "The Jiang Family has long coveted military power, always wanting to ally with Chu Yanli, plus with the setbacks of the Qi Family, the balance shifts even further, only becoming more unscrupulous... The Emperor clearly wants you to check the Jiang Family, to prevent the situation from further spiraling out of control."
"Jiang Family?"
Chen Mo rembered the man nad Jiang Wangye.
They had so conflict before, hearing he was also participating in the spouse selection made him wonder what tricks he would play.
"If the Emperor insists on making you Prince Consort, what will you do?" Yu Youhan assessed him with seemingly casual interest.
"Then I'll rebel!" Chen Mo waved his hand boldly without hesitation, "What's to separate kings and ministers by birth? Better to fight, maybe even sit on the throne!"
"What's to separate kings and ministers by birth?"
Yu Youhan paused, then chuckled, "You're really audacious, daring to say anything; if these rebellious opinions spread, you would be executed along with your family!"
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