Clap, clap, clap—
Chu Yanli raised her hand in applause, complinting, "Talking with smart people really is effortless, Chen Mo, I’m really starting to like you more and more."
But I don’t like you...
Just as Chen Mo was about to speak, he heard Chu Yanli say, "Don’t be quick to refuse, why not hear the conditions I offer first?"
She propped herself up and leaned closer.
Their eyes locked, faces only an inch apart.
Only then did Chen Mo notice that Chu Yanli’s eyes were special, a golden ring encircled her black pupils, giving her eyes an exotic beauty enhanced by the slightly upturned outer corners.
In his mind, he kept thinking that no matter what sugar-coated bullets the other party offered, he would refuse without hesitation.
Yet the words she spoke next exploded in his ear like thunder:
"I know about your relationship with the Empress~"
?!
Chen Mo’s scalp tightened, and his hand under his sleeve suddenly clenched!
Even so, he maintained his composure, his face showing surprise and puzzlent, asking, "What does Your Highness an by this? What relationship could I possibly have with Her Majesty the Empress? It’s only a ruler-subject relationship..."
"Don’t play dumb. Do you really think I can’t see through it?" Chu Yanli’s lips curled up, revealing her pearly white teeth, "That ti I invited you to the palace for a drink, Yuchan suddenly rushed over. Her anxious appearance clearly exceeded the boundaries of a ruler-subject relationship."
"Later, when I ntioned you in front of her, intentionally or not, just hearing your na made her heartbeat quicken and her breathing beco erratic."
"Especially when I ntioned making you a concubine, she almost lost control of her emotions, nearly triggering the Heavenly Radiance Seal Platform."
"Though it lasted only a mont, she covered it up well, but it didn’t escape my eyes."
Chu Yanli rubbed her chin with her delicate fingers, "It seems her strong opposition to being with you isn’t for the Imperial Family’s honor but out of jealousy..."
Chen Mo’s throat was slightly dry.
Although the Empress Baby is always coy and obsessed in his presence, as the Holy Empress commanding all officials, how could she not be shrewd?
She’d long mastered hiding her emotions, her face remaining as calm as a still lake despite the storms within.
But lacking in cultivation, while she could conceal facial expressions and tone, how could she control physiological reactions like heartbeat and blood flow?
Especially since their powers ca from the sa source, nothing could be hidden from soone like Chu Yanli with her unrivaled perception.
Should have noticed this sooner...
Chu Yanli asked playfully, "So how far have you two gone? Have you kissed?"
Chen Mo regained his senses and whispered, "I don’t understand what Your Highness is talking about."
Anyway, since she has no evidence, he might as well deny it to the end.
Chu Yanli seed to expect his response, and said flatly, "Don’t worry, I have no intention of pursuing this. On the contrary, I intend to fulfill your wishes, that’s the condition I ntioned earlier."
Fulfill us?
Hearing that, Chen Mo’s heart skipped a beat.
Chu Yanli’s eyes twinkled with laughter, "You ought to know the Empress’ status. Even if you outlast the Emperor, the Jiang Family is still behind her... Wanting to be with her faces more than just the usual resistance."
"Only by gaining enough power can you have the capital to contend with the Gate Valve."
"Though they’ve turned the court into a sieve, they’ve never been able to ddle in the military and politics, which is why Jiang Wangye pursues relentlessly."
"Compared to him, I’m more willing to give this opportunity to you."
"Rest assured, even if we marry, we’d only be a couple in na. Privately, you and she could do whatever you please, I wouldn’t care..."
Chu Yanli leaned close to Chen Mo’s ear, whispering, "Speaking of which, sneaking around with your sister-in-law as a Prince Consort should be quite thrilling for you, right?"
Chen Mo’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, swallowing hard.
Before he could speak, a soft white hand pressed against his chest, "Your heartbeat’s getting faster~ haha, certainly a lecherous fool, yet you won’t admit it..."
"..."
Why has this woman suddenly beco so difficult?
It seems he has no secrets in front of her.
Chen Mo gritted his teeth quietly. Better to face it head-on than be caught in such a grip...
"May Your Highness please..."
"Can you say sothing different? I’ve heard that so many tis I’m sick of it."
"..."
Chen Mo took a deep breath, calming his emotions.
If this continues, his last defenses would be stripped bare, so he decided to not get tangled in this and cleared his throat, "What’s Your Highness’ plan regarding Chu Heng? Do we make a move?"
"No need."
Though a bit annoyed at his forced topic shift, Chu Yanli replied, "Chu Heng is rely a pawn, insignificant. The more he does, the more flaws he reveals..."
Though she said this, Chen Mo still felt uneasy.
Chu Yanli noticed his concern, reassuring, "Don’t worry, if you’re ever in danger, use that dragon scale. There shouldn’t be many in the Capital City who can handle you then."
Chen Mo said nothing more, nodding, "If that’s the case, I’ll take my leave, Your Highness. Rest well."
After saying this, he was about to get up and leave.
"Wait..."
Chu Yanli called out to him.
Chen Mo paused, "Does Your Highness have other instructions?"
Chu Yanli softly said, "Thanks for helping heal earlier..."
Chen Mo casually replied, "I said it was just a small effort, Your Highness doesn’t need to ntion it."
"How did it feel?" Chu Yanli suddenly asked.
"Hmm? What?" Chen Mo didn’t imdiately catch on.
Chu Yanli bit her lip and murmured, "You grabbed so hard just now, don’t think I didn’t feel it?"
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