I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 219 - 118: The Gold Medal Technician Takes the Stage! The Empress Suffers a Major Breakdown! (6K)_3

Chapter 219: Chapter 118: The Gold Medal Technician Takes the Stage! The Empress Suffers a Major Breakdown! (6K)_3

The Empress sat poised on the Imperial Throne, resplendent in a bright yellow Zhai Clothing, while Eunuch Jin stood bowed behind her, wearing blue satin sleeves.

Below the platform, a young man composed himself, sitting with a straight back and held breath.

In a well-fitted black brocade robe embroidered with silver thread patterns, with narrow eyes and a pale, beardless face, he exuded a distinguished and delicate air.

He was indeed Chu Heng, the Heir of Prince Yu Mansion.

"Your Highness, this is Snow Toad Paste unique to the Western Fan. When simmered, it is refreshingly sweet and nourishing. Regular consumption of this delicacy not only replenishes Primordial Qi but also preserves beauty and prolongs life," Chu Heng said with a smile.

Looking at the wooden box on the Imperial Desk, the Empress nodded slightly and said blandly, "You are thoughtful, Princely Heir."

Eunuch Jin’s eyes flickered with light.

Snow Toad Paste is extremely precious, a nutritional treasure beyond price.

This gift certainly touched the Empress’s heart, showing that the Princely Heir had indeed done his homework.

"How is Prince Yu’s health lately?" the Empress inquired.

Chu Heng smiled wryly, "Father’s health is the same as ever, bedridden, barely maintained by Spirit Pills... yet it has not worsened, which is a blessing amidst misfortune."

Years ago, when the Holy Emperor was severely ill and unable to govern,

The state was in chaos, the decrees unenforced, and with the Northern Demons and Southern Barbarians rampant, the very foundation of the nation was at risk of collapse.

The Crown Prince was still young and incapable of shouldering heavy responsibilities. As the emperor’s younger brother, Prince Yu could, according to ancestral tradition, assist in governance to keep the court functioning.

Yet at this critical juncture, Prince Yu suddenly fell gravely ill, losing his ability to act.

Ultimately, the Empress proclaimed she would administer from behind the curtain, reforming statecraft, and, along with the support of powerful ministers in the court, stabilized the nation.

Chu Heng stroked his teacup, his mind turning rapidly.

His entry into the palace this time was primarily to probe the Empress’s stance.

After all, the Barbarian Slave Case and the Zhou Family Case involved him, though not overtly, he was uncertain how much of the inside story the Empress grasped.

"Everything was proceeding smoothly, until Chen Mo suddenly appeared out of nowhere, disrupting all my plans!"

"Moreover, although he belongs to the Imperial Consort, he possesses an Imperial Death Exemption Token? Just for solving a few cases, does that earn such favor from the Empress?"

"Impossible, there must be some untold secret..."

Just when Chu Heng intended to further probe, suddenly, footsteps sounded, and Sun Senior Palace Lady entered the hall.

"Your Highness..."

She approached the Empress and whispered in her ear.

The Empress paused for a moment, then nodded, saying, "Let him wait a moment."

"Yes."

Sun Senior Palace Lady quickly retreated.

The Empress raised her eyes to look at Chu Heng and said, "I am somewhat weary. If there is nothing else, Princely Heir, you may take your leave."

?

Chu Heng’s expression stiffened.

He hadn’t even warmed his seat, yet he was already being dismissed?

The Snow Toad Paste he painstakingly procured, only to grant him mere moments of audience?

"Princely Heir?"

Seeing no response from him, the Empress’s voice grew a few degrees sterner.

Chu Heng came back to his senses, hurriedly rose to salute, saying, "Your Highness is busy with the affairs of state. Please take care of your phoenix body, only then can this vast country remain stable, inspiring vigor in the court and beyond."

"I shall take my leave."

Eunuch Jin approached the Princely Heir and gestured, "Princely Heir, please."

"Thank you, Eunuch."

Chu Heng followed Eunuch Jin out of the main hall, walking along the corridor towards the palace gate.

As they walked, Chu Heng hesitated for a moment, then softly said, "I am quite curious about something, hoping the eunuch can enlighten me."

Eunuch Jin replied, "Princely Heir, please feel free to ask."

"The recent events regarding the Cangyun Mountain Secret Realm have caused quite a stir. I heard the Sky Scale Guard is also involved, and someone even presented a Death Exemption Token... Who is this person, of such merit, to earn such favor from Her Majesty the Empress?" Chu Heng inquired.

Eunuch Jin shook his head, "The Holy Emperor’s thoughts are inscrutable; how could a servant possibly fathom the Empress’s intentions?"

His words, watertight, made Chu Heng’s eyes grow a few shades deeper.

This old man...

But it was not appropriate to pursue the matter further.

Just stepping out of the palace gates, he saw a tall figure standing in the steps courtyard.

Clad in a black robe embroidered with cloud-like patterns, with a complexion as fair as jade, exuding a near-cold presence, deep eyes akin to ancient cold pools, in the sunlight, his profile divided by light and shadow added even more chill and nobility.

"Chen Mo?!"

Chu Heng was taken aback.

Though they hadn’t met, he had seen paintings and naturally recognized that handsome face.

So, the Empress hurried him out to meet Chen Mo?!

"Hundred Households Chen."

Eunuch Jin flashed a smile, saying, "Just returned from the Donghua Region?"

Indeed, word had already spread... Chen Mo nodded, with a wry smile, "Yes, just returned, preparing to seek your highness to atone for my crimes."

Eunuch Jin chuckled his reminder, "You better tread carefully, her highness is not in the best of moods today."

"Thank you, Eunuch, for the reminder. I’ll treat you to tea another day."

Chen Mo cupped his hands in salute and followed Sun Senior Palace Lady into the main hall.

Eunuch Jin turned to the Princely Heir, swiftly retracting his smile, saying blandly, "Princely Heir, let us go."

"..."

This old fox, changing faces so swiftly!

Treating a mere sixth-rank Hundred Households more familiarly than he, a princely heir!

Chu Heng’s face turned somewhat grim, yet he restrained himself from acting out, walking forward along the palace path.

"No wonder those old foxes see Chen Mo stirring things without taking any action, there’s the Eastern Royal Palace as his backing?"

"But how does he manage to please both sides without offending either?"

"Seems I need to carefully weigh this Hundred Households Chen..."

In his heart, Chu Heng’s caution towards Chen Mo deepened another level.

At the same time, he had a faint premonition: with this person around, great matters might be unachievable!

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