I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163: Chapter 104: The Empress Panics! The Empress’s New Equipment! (6K)

Lin Jingzhu looked puzzled. "Auntie, why would you say that?"

The Empress’s expression became slightly stiff.

If Zhu’er knew about this, the dignified image she had of her elder would be completely gone...

Stay calm!

She regained her composure, cleared her throat, and said, "Although Chen Mo is very capable, I’ve heard that he is lascivious and disrupts the social norms, a hedonistic young man without restraint... I was worried you would suffer a loss, and I spoke without thinking."

On hearing this, Lin Jingzhu was stunned, then said seriously, "I don’t know where auntie has heard such remarks. From my understanding of Mr. Chen, he is of noble aspirations and integrity, with virtues as lofty as pines and bamboos, and as bright as the full moon in the sky, definitely not the kind of person you describe."

"He must be the target of slander due to his recent success in resolving major cases, affecting the interests of others."

"Auntie must not believe the malicious lies of those treacherous people."

How could Chen Mo, who could say "viewing a beauty as a pile of bones," be a man of dissipation and indulgence?

Even though Little Grapefruit was caught, Lin Jingzhu believed that it was definitely not Mr. Chen’s intention!

She thought to herself that she had some charm to flaunt, and if she willingly "threw herself into his arms," any other man would have taken full advantage by now!

?

The Empress’s chest heaved angrily, her teeth itching with frustration.

Lofty as pines and bamboos?

Bright as the full moon?

Had she not been pinched on the bottom by that little thief, she would have almost believed it!

But she couldn’t tell Lin Jingzhu about it, feeling suffocated and unable to express her distress; her Chest feeling like it was swelling.

"Looks like Zhu’er has already been brainwashed by Chen Mo!"

"That little thief even dared to take liberties with me, how could he spare Zhu’er? No, I cannot just watch her leap into the fire pit!"

"Zhu’er is stubborn and never looks back once she’s made up her mind. It seems I will have to start with Chen Mo..."

The Empress pondered her strategy in silence.

Lin Jingzhu frowned slightly.

She always felt that her auntie was acting weird today...

Thinking back to her auntie’s assertive manner earlier, it almost seemed like she was the one Chen Mo had taken liberties with...

?!

Lin Jingzhu was startled by her own thought, shook her head, and chuckled wryly.

Please, this is the Eastern Palace Empress!

With power over life and death, who would dare to be so bold?

"Auntie, Chen Mo has made great achievements in slaying the demon, how do you plan to reward him?" Lin Jingzhu asked.

"..."

The Empress’s eyelid twitched.

Reward?

That little thief has already been so audacious, giving him more favor might lead to even more preposterous behavior!

But then again, he did save Zhu’er’s life; it really should be acknowledged...

The Empress sighed, feeling helpless, and said, "Alright, I’ll see to it."

"..."

Remembering Li Siya’s rapid change of face back then, Qiu Longgang found himself at a loss for words.

"By the way, how is the Jian Yinsan matter going?" Chen Mo asked.

Qiu Longgang tugged at the corner of his mouth and said in a low voice, "It’s still under investigation with the cooperation of the Constitutional Office. Many Assistant Officers from the Government have been taken away; they were all pawns secretly placed by Jian Yinsan... The investigation is being taken seriously, no matter how clean one acts, this time it’s enough to give him a hard time!"

Whether or not any evidence was found, this would be an indelible stain on one’s political career.

Not to mention, entering the Qilin Pavilion would be out of question.

Chen Mo glanced at him and said, "I recall you were a close confidant of Jian Yinsan as well? Aren’t you worried the investigation will implicate you?"

Qiu Longgang replied indifferently, "Although I was promoted by Jian Yinsan, I did so through the proper channels. Whether by merit or seniority, sitting in the position of a Hundred Household Officer is only right and proper."

"Moreover, I’ve not taken a single penny in bribes over the years; I have nothing to fear since I’ve done nothing wrong."

Chen Mo was somewhat surprised, "So you are saying you are a clean official?"

In the Sky Scale Guard, a place deep in corruption, very few can remain clean and upright. Nearly everyone scrapes off a little extra for themselves.

Other than Li Yuan, a straightforward woman, who would dare to claim they’ve never taken a penny in bribes?

Qiu Longgang gritted his teeth, his voice sharp, "You think I want to be a clean official? It’s all because Jian Yinsan is too ruthless, not even giving a sip of broth to drink, and sometimes I even had to pay out of my own pocket... Damn it, I’ve long been fed up with him!"

Chen Mo: "..."

The two arrived at the Ding Huosi Office.

The Assistant Officers stood in neat rows with Li Yuan, leaning on her long saber, giving a speech.

"...I trust you’re all aware of what happened a few days ago."