Moreover, Chen Mo had a reason he couldn't refuse to go.
After all, there was not much ti left for Ling Yishan.
"Then I'll let Zhong Lihe accompany you, at least there will be soone to look after you," the Empress said.
Chen Mo helplessly said, "This is an internal affair of the Sky Scale Guard, how could it make sense to involve the Imperial Family's tributor? It might have just been a formality, but it would cause the Emperor to beco suspicious."
"That's true, so what should we do?" the Empress's eyes were filled with worry.
Chen Mo chuckled and said, "Don't worry, after being away for three days, you must look at him with new eyes. I'm quite formidable now."
The Empress sighed, "No matter what, you're still too young. As a newly appointed Grandmaster, how much can you really..."
Before she finished speaking, her voice abruptly stopped.
As if sensing sothing, her gaze slowly lowered, her expression turning from confusion to disbelief.
"Wha-what's happening? It wasn't like this before..."
"I told you, things have changed. If you don't believe , you can try it yourself."
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The Empress's throat moved.
This was too much, it was definitely life-threatening!
"That's not what I ant!"
"Don't ss around, little thief, I'm still in pain...mm..."
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...
An hour later.
The Empress's cheeks still had a hint of blush, her eyes half-closed, already fallen into a deep sleep.
She hadn't been resting well these past two days, and being repeatedly tornted by Chen Mo, she was physically and ntally exhausted, almost on the verge of collapse.
Chen Mo got up and dressed, gathering a stream of water in his palm, carefully helping her clean up, and each accidental touch of his fingertips would elicit a shudder.
"Hmm~"
The Empress frowned, letting out a muddled murmur, "Ooh, stop it, I surrender, isn't that enough, little thief... little thief is the best..."
"Then practice more!" Chen Mo chuckled and shook his head.
Classes hadn't even started yet, and she was already overwheld. If there were a sudden examination, she probably wouldn't even get her diploma.
Moreover, the Empress Baby's results were really inflated...
He picked up the nightgown beside him and helped the Empress put it on, tidied up the bed, then waved a breeze to disperse the strange scent in the room.
After a careful inspection to ensure nothing seed amiss, he finally left the bedroom, walking towards the hall doors.
It wasn't that he didn't want to stay in the sleeping palace, but there was another Empress waiting to be comforted...
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...
By midday.
Sun Senior Palace Lady was pacing anxiously in front of the hall.
"Mr. Chen has been inside for so long without a sound, it seems this ti the issue is quite serious!"
As the Eastern Palace Empress, having fought with the Imperial Consort over a man, and she even saw it... If this matter were to get out, the Imperial Family's reputation would be utterly ruined!
"I've followed Her Highness for many years, ever loyal, and it's not like she would want to kill outright."
"But as for the Imperial Consort, that's hard to say. She's capable of anything. If she truly harbors killing intent to silence , I'm afraid Her Highness won't be able to save !"
Sun Senior Palace Lady beca more anxious, her heart nearly in her throat.
Thud, thud, thud—
At this mont, a series of footsteps approached.
Turning her head, she saw Chen Mo stepping out of the great hall.
"Mr. Chen!"
Sun Senior Palace Lady hurried over, anxiously asking, "You're finally out. How is Her Highness?"
"Rest assured, Her Highness is fine, just a bit tired, and now she's asleep." Chen Mo cleared his throat and said, "Have soone prepare so food, and send it in when Her Highness wakes up."
"It's good that she's okay." Sun Senior Palace Lady breathed a sigh of relief.
"Also, about yesterday's matter..."
Before Chen Mo could finish, Sun Senior Palace Lady quickly said, "I didn't see anything, and I won't ntion it to anyone!"
"That's good." Chen Mo nodded, "Senior Palace Lady, don't worry too much. After all, this concerns Her Highness's reputation, so it's better to be cautious."
"Of course, I understand." Sun Senior Palace Lady hesitated, then cautiously added, "By the way, about the Frozen Sky Palace, I hope Mr. Chen can speak up to avoid the Imperial Consort holding a grudge..."
Chen Mo knew what she was concerned about, smiling as he said, "From my understanding of the Empress, she wouldn't target you over sothing like this. As long as Senior Palace Lady watches her words, it should be fine."
Upon hearing this, Sun Senior Palace Lady finally felt relieved, smiling as she said, "Don't worry, in the entire palace, my lips are the tightest."
"...Is that so? Then you're impressive indeed."
Chen Mo didn't say much more, cupping his hand in farewell as he left the sleeping palace surrounded by red walls, heading towards Frozen Sky Palace.
Just as he passed through Qianqing Gate, he saw a familiar figure.
"Director Xu?"
Hearing the call, Xu Qingyi turned around, looking surprised, "Mr. Chen!"
Recalling the last ti they had shared ink and paper in the Palace Chambers, a hint of embarrassnt crossed her eyes. With her hands behind her back and her dress fluttering, she walked lightly to him, "What brings you here~"
Chen Mo smiled brightly, "Not seeing you for a day feels like three years..."
"Enough, it's the sa line every ti, I don't believe it." Xu Qingyi rolled her eyes playfully at him, speaking frankly, "You're here to see the Empress, aren't you?"
Chen Mo's smile faded, as he asked, "How is everything with the Empress?"
"So you already know about yesterday's incident." Xu Qingyi said, "After the Empress left yesterday, she also chased out, and there was no sound since. It wasn't until I entered the palace to pay my respects this morning that I discovered the Empress had already left."
"Left?" Chen Mo was taken aback, "Where did she go?"
"I don't know, she only left this." Xu Qingyi took a note from her sleeve.
Chen Mo reached out to take it and looked closely; it was indeed in the Empress's handwriting.
The content roughly ntioned that she had so matters to attend to, and she might be away from the palace for a while. During her absence, Director Xu would handle the affairs, and in case of ergency, they could use the Communication Talisman to contact her.
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