I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1290 - 496: The Empress Strikes Back! This Is Just My Taste!

Inner hall bedroom.

The bronze censer smoldered, releasing delicate wisps of incense, while the red candle flickered in the white jade lamp, casting two shadows onto the beaded silver screen.

Chen Mo sat upright at the bedside, while Yu Youhan rested her head on a cushion embroidered with a Golden Phoenix facing the sun. Her plain long dress accentuated graceful curves, and a hint of laziness lingered in her eyes.

Seeing his composed demeanor, Yu Youhan scoffed, "Mr. Chen, weren’t you quite outgoing during the mandarin duck play? Why are you pretending to be well-behaved now?"

?

Chen Mo cautiously said, "Empress, did you visit Xuanqing Pool? Then why didn’t you come in back then?"

Yu Youhan gave a light hum and said, "What for? To be humiliated in front of Chu Yanli and Jiang Yuchan? Do you think I’m as shameless as they are?"

Chen Mo’s mouth twitched slightly.

But cultivating on the Empress’ bed doesn’t seem much better either.

It’s not that he’s pretending to be noble; he’s really been scared by that damned Peach Blossom Tribulation.

From past experience, whenever he and the Empress are about to do something, the Empress and the Princess are sure to burst in midway, resulting in yet another bloody Chaotic Scene...

The Empress Baby is already petty, clashes with the Empress, and if she sees this scene, she’d explode with jealousy!

"Are you worried Jiang Yuchan will be jealous?" Yu Youhan narrowed her eyes slightly, as the acrid sensation in her chest intensified.

This person insists she’s the most important, yet always thinks of someone else...

What a big liar!

"I’ll give you three breaths’ time. If you keep pretending, don’t even think of touching me again!"

"Three..."

"Two..."

Seeing the Empress genuinely angry, Chen Mo dared not hesitate and flipped over, rushing forward, "Empress, I am here to assist you in cultivation... hmm?"

Yu Youhan extended her fair Exquisite Feet, pressed them against his chest, and said blandly, "Too late, I’m not in the mood now."

"..."

Seeing the Empress expressionless, exuding an aura of ’Keep Away,’ Chen Mo blinked and quietly activated the red silk.

Yu Youhan only felt her wrist burning, energy swiftly draining away, and her legs weakened involuntarily. Chen Mo grasped her ankle, pulling her directly into his embrace.

His hands tightly clasped the slender waist, the round fullness pressing against his stomach, both bodies fitting perfectly together.

Yu Youhan frowned and said, "What are you doing? Who allowed you to touch me?"

Chen Mo lifted the hem of her dress with his fingertip, smoothly sliding upward along her delicate skin, whispering at her ear, "I just want to see if you really have no interest..."

Yu Youhan’s earlobes felt slightly hot, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, "You, you dare! I warn you, don’t you dare mess around, or I’ll never speak with you again!"

Chen Mo’s movements halted abruptly, grinning, "I thought the Empress was truly bold, but you’re just bluffing?"

Yu Youhan’s cheeks flushed crimson with both shame and anger, pounding his chest with her fists, "You dog-like lackey, always using that red silk to bully me. I must have owed you in a past life to suffer such humiliation from you!"

"Can’t help it, since I’m your Heart Demon after all," Chen Mo spread his hands, saying.

Seeing him take advantage yet act innocently, Yu Youhan felt her anger surge, teeth clenched, pink fists pounding like raindrops.

Yet under the red silk’s suppression, her force was akin to light scratching.

"Enough." Chen Mo pressed down on the Empress’ wrist, saying, "You can hit me however you want; just be careful not to hurt yourself, or I might feel heartache."

"Peh, don’t use such words to deceive me!" Yu Youhan spat, "You heartless rake, if you truly cared about me, you wouldn’t upset me over and over!"

Chen Mo shook his head, saying, "I’ve never denied this; my heartlessness is real, but my feelings for you are genuine. As for Chu Yanli’s matter, it truly was unforeseen; her physical collapse was partly due to me. I couldn’t just stand by and do nothing..."

Each matter has its own resolution.

This time in the Secret Realm, Chu Yanli had Sikong Zuiyue sign a pact with him; unexpectedly gaining a Grandmaster Realm ally and restraining the Ancient Emperor’s remains to buy him time...

No matter what, it was a bond forged through life and death.

Yu Youhan’s expression softened slightly, yet her tone remained cold, "If it weren’t for me, she wouldn’t have left the Secret Realm alive. She owes me a life!"

"Yes, without you, I can’t count how many times I would have died already. I fear I’ll never repay your kindness entirely," Chen Mo laughed lightly, "Boundless gratitude, requiring lifelong attachment; surely you don’t mind?"

Yu Youhan pursed her lips, turning her head sideways, "That depends on your performance; I’m not that easy to please!"

"Haven’t you experienced my skills yet? All who have tried say they’re good," Chen Mo whispered, "While the Empress and the Princess haven’t awakened yet, shall we reinforce your cultivation?"

"I was just testing you earlier, never intending to truly act," Yu Youhan glared at him, "Besides, you just did something with others; I still find it unclean."

Chen Mo’s expression turned slightly awkward, chuckling, "Well, since we’re idle anyway, shall I massage you instead?"

"Hmm..."

His playful banter dissipated much of the gloom clouding Yu Youhan’s heart.

Rising to find a comfortable sitting position, she turned her back to him, unfastened her collar, letting the long dress slip down slightly, revealing her jade-like shoulders.

Chen Mo’s fingertip emitted a trace of warmth, gently pressing her shoulder and neck acupoints, and he asked, "By the way, you’ve returned so soon, did you track down some clues?"