Deep within the palace, lamps flickered brightly.
Consort Yu examined the cloth bag in her hands, while Chen Mo secretly observed Consort Yu.
Under the warm light, her peerless face seed less aloof and more tender, almost like the girl-next-door.
He could not help but compare her secretly with the Empress—
One was plump and juicy like a ripe peach, the other was a distant, frosty beauty, a flower admired from afar.
"An aloof beauty and a voluptuous mature woman, truly hard to choose between."
"If I were the Emperor, wouldn’t I be like ’Nights are short and days start late, from then on the Emperor leaves the morning court undone’? Facing both ice and fire, who could withstand... Emperor Wu Lie, you really deserve to die!"
A rebellious thought flashed through Chen Mo’s mind.
"Is there sothing on my face?" Yu Youhan suddenly asked.
Caught in his fantasy, Chen Mo blurted out instinctively, "Empress, you are ten thousand tis more beautiful than flowers..."
He realized after speaking that his words carried a hint of flirtation.
However, Yu Youhan rely glanced at him sideways, without saying much. Her hand emitted a cyan brilliance, wrapping around the black cloth bag, causing the green mountains and rivers pattern on it to slowly disappear.
With a whoosh—
Various objects appeared out of nowhere, scattering on the ground.
The Suru Bag looked dim and had turned into an ordinary object.
Looking down, Chen Mo saw a multitude of shining treasures, each one incredibly valuable!
These must be Vice Minister Zhou’s hidden wealth!
Among the treasures on the ground, there was also a plain wooden box.
Yu Youhan lightly lifted her hand, and the wooden box floated into her palm.
Upon opening it, inside were stuffed various letters and docunts.
Glancing briefly, they were all concrete evidence of Zhou Chuanbing’s dealings with various officials, corruption and selling of titles, every word striking to the eye!
"So this is the so-called pillar of the state... Hmm, I wonder what the Empress would think after seeing this?"
A cold smirk crossed Yu Youhan’s face.
If they dared to challenge her position, they better be prepared to pay the price!
She collected the letters, and as for the other treasures... Yu Youhan glanced at Chen Mo, "These are useless to , take them all."
Chen Mo was montarily stunned.
One should know, factional struggles are very costly.
The Imperial Consort Faction, primarily consisting of officials, lacked the financial power compared to the Six Ministries’ powerful ministers.
Though the Empress had sect backing, it couldn’t match the court, hence her sches to solidify her position in the Ministry of Revenue...
"Empress, this doesn’t feel right..."
"How so, you accept rewards from the Empress but refuse those from ?" Yu Youhan’s eyes darkened slightly.
"..."
Hearing this, Chen Mo dared not decline and obediently collected the jewels.
Yu Youhan’s expression then softened slightly.
The hall fell silent.
After a mont, she seemingly casually asked, "The Empress cares so much for you, what do you think?"
Sharing als, resting in Yangxin Palace, receiving treasures from Heavenly Armory... weren’t these all trendous graces? Divine grace and royal favor, with just a statent from Chen Mo, his career would be smooth sailing!
Given ti, reaching the top was not impossible!
Any other minister would probably be overwheld with gratitude, eager to risk life and blood for the Empress.
Without thinking, Chen Mo said: "In my heart, there will always be only one Empress!"
"Choosing to follow , this path will be tough, are you sure?"
Yu Youhan looked at him intently.
"Yes!" Chen Mo lifted his head, staring directly into those cyan eyes, "Even if the whole world becos my enemy, I will not waver! I will always be behind Empress, being the man who staunchly supports her!"
With great vigor!
Jokingly, this was a fearso existence that had survived through all worldly challenges!
Ha, woman, I’ve got my grip on your powerful coattails!
Chen Mo’s gaze was fiery, filled with resolve.
Yu Youhan stared at his handso face, montarily startled.
Thump—
Her heart skipped a beat.
An indescribable feeling spread, ripples appearing in her usually calm eyes.
Then, she quickly gathered her thoughts, lightly saying, "To stand beside , you still need to work hard, a re Sixth-Level Martial Artist does not catch my eye."
Chen Mo nodded vigorously, "This subordinate will definitely strive to cultivate diligently, seeking to sooner catch Empress’s attention!"
?
Yu Youhan felt sothing odd about this statent.
But he did not delve into it, nodding and saying, "This palace is waiting, I hope you speak and act in accordance."
By this ti, it was getting late, and Chen Mo found it improper to stay any longer, so he got up to take his leave.
Just as he reached the main hall’s door, a clear voice called out from behind:
"Also, the gift you gave last ti... I really liked it."
Chen Mo paused in his steps, smiling as he said, "If Empress likes it, this subordinate will make a few more for you to alternate wearing."
Besides black silk, there were white silk, flesh-toned silk, fishnet stockings, bodysuits with suspenders... His inspiration exploded in that mont, yearning to dive right back into artistic creation!
"Alright, you may go."
"This subordinate takes his leave."
After Chen Mo left, Yu Youhan leaned against the Phoenix Throne, her red lips curling into a clear arc.
"It seems now, this Heart Demon... isn’t so unbearable after all?"
...
Chen Mo had just left the Frozen Sky Palace.
Hu—
A breeze brushed by.
Turning his head, he saw a figure in white standing beside him.
"Director Xu?" Chen Mo asked, "Is there sothing you need?"
"It’s nothing, just seeing you off," Xu Qingyi’s expression was slightly uneasy.
Chen Mo raised his eyebrows.
Xu Qingyi usually avoided him, so why was she so proactive today?
Unwarranted kindness, if not treacherous, then theft... Chen Mo pulled out a Token from his chest, "Xiao Xu, I command you to speak frankly."
...
Xu Qingyi unusually did not get angry.
Her fingers twined together, hesitating a mont before speaking softly, "The thong you said you’d give ... is that still on offer?"
Chen Mo: (⊙ˍ⊙)?
He was a bit hesitant, asking again to confirm, "Do you really want it?"
Xu Qingyi nodded, "I want it."
Since catching a glimpse under the Empress’s skirts, the black stockings had lingered in her mind, an aura of nobility and mystery that truly stirred her heart.
The desire for beauty is universal; wearing a beautiful garnt, even if just for oneself in private, can uplift one’s mood.
Chen Mo looked puzzled, nodding, "Okay, I’ll make one for you."
"Good, it’s a promise!"
Xu Qingyi’s smile blood, and she left with a light step.
Chen Mo shook his head.
"Hope she remains this happy after receiving the product."
"Maybe I should also send a few to Empress? Never mind, feeling like I might get killed..."
...
At the Imperial Music Bureau, Qingya House.
Inside the bedroom, Yu’er had just finished playing a piece and was lying on the bed to rest.
Playing the qin, a task requiring ticulous effort, consus a lot of Vitality Essence, so she generally tries to stay less active to keep in "power-saving standby" mode.
Gu Manzhi sat by the window, gazing into the night sky, oblivious to the boiling kettle on the table.
Rustle rustle—
A shadow in the corner distorted, and a figure in a gray robe erged, sitting opposite her.
"A few days have passed since last ti, Chen Mo hasn’t co to see you?" The person in the gray robe took the boiling kettle, made tea, and shook their head, "It seems no matter what you do, it’s useless. He simply doesn’t care about you."
Gu Manzhi glanced at her, "You were the one who said he liked and the sa you who says he doesn’t care about , don’t you think you’re contradicting yourself?"
The person in the gray robe shrugged, "I just enjoy provoking you... Besides, people’s hearts can change, especially since he’s been deeply hurt by you."
"I..."
Gu Manzhi’s lips parted as if to argue, but she finally fell silent.
At that mont, a noisy clamor ca from outside.
Then, the door was kicked open with a bang!
"Damn it, I’m set on having Yu’er today! Who dares to stop ?!"
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