Yu Youhan did not look around as he ascended the Royal Palanquin.
The White Clothes Master shouted loudly, "Lift the palanquin, back to the palace!"
The Royal Palanquin soared high, ceremonial flags fluttering, escorted by the Palace Servants, magnificently moving towards the direction of Frozen Sky Palace.
Chen Mo, however, was suspended high in the air, drifting behind, which made him especially conspicuous.
Only then did Eunuch Jin respond.
So Yu Youhan made such a massive scene just to capture Chen Mo!?
It felt like seeing a husband sneaking out to cheat, only to be caught by his valiant wife...
On the palace pathway, Sun Senior Palace Lady, leading a group of Female Officers, hastened forth.
Usually, she would follow close by His Highness, but today the Empress had dismissed everyone aside to meet Chen Mo alone, not keeping a single Female Officer by her side.
But she just received the news that Yu Youhan had suddenly visited!
That demoness, with abnormal strength and unfathomable, deep thoughts, might pose a threat to His Highness!
Thinking of this, Sun Senior Palace Lady grew anxious, her steps quickening, almost flying without touching the ground.
Upon reaching the front of Yangxin Palace and seeing Eunuch Jin, she approached and inquired, "Eunuch, what happened? Where is Consort Yu?"
Eunuch Jin’s expression was somewhat strange, "His Highness is inside, in perfect health, Consort Yu has already left."
Sun Senior Palace Lady breathed a sigh of relief.
She gestured for everyone to wait outside and entered the grand hall alone.
Reaching the inner rooms, she saw the Empress propped up on a soft couch, her voluptuous legs crossed, swinging her Exquisite Feet, her golden red palace shoes dangling from her toes, completely lacking the dignified air expected of a motherly Empress.
Sun Senior Palace Lady stepped forward, bowing and saying, "Your Highness, this servant has arrived late."
The Empress shook her head, "What difference would it make if you arrived earlier? Are you her match?"
Stung by those words, Sun Senior Palace Lady inquired, "Did the Imperial Consort perform any presumptuous actions?"
The Empress cocked her lips and coldly snorted, "This demoness, as always, doesn’t take this palace seriously, smashed two bowls, and even alarmed the Heavenly Shadow Guards..."
Sun Senior Palace Lady was utterly shocked upon hearing this!
Alarming the Heavenly Shadow Guards meant that Consort Yu definitely harbored a lethal intention!
But judging by His Highness’s demeanor, he seemed not to be angry, and instead... quite pleased?
"Lost all composure in front of me, even went so far as to directly snatch someone... Hmph, it seems this demoness is truly panicking!"
"Yu Youhan, I’ve finally discovered your weakness!"
The Empress’s eyes curved like crescents, appearing as refreshing as drinking a cup of ice-cold plum juice on a scorching summer day... even the slight resentment seemed much diluted.
"Chen Mo indeed harbors a great secret!"
"She must have also recognized that Chen Mo is befavored by destiny, which is why she cares so much!"
The Empress didn’t consider this a matter of romantic affection.
Yu Youhan, with her grand ambitions, would not be hindered by mere romantic entanglements.
"The more you behave this way, the less I will let go, Chen Mo, I must have you!"
"Perhaps I should have him visit the palace more often, just to infuriate that demoness... But then again, what if he disrespects me again?"
The Empress bit her lip, her expression somewhat troubled.
That little thief, daring to a fault, if he goes further, making advances... Surely I can’t really have him executed, right?
How could Da Yuan’s Destiny be tied to such an absurd person?
In her heart, her impression of Chen Mo had shifted from a "strictly upright gentleman" to a "brazen lecher."
Ironically, this rogue was immensely capable and could make attractive underwear...
"Forget it, we’ll see how it goes."
Sun Senior Palace Lady, watching her unpredictable facial expressions—sometimes happy, sometimes embarrassed, sometimes even expectant—felt somewhat perplexed, as if she was witnessing a split personality.
What could have agitated His Highness so?
Past 7 p.m., the day darkening, lights beginning to glow.
Chen Mo stood in the center of the grand hall, cautiously speaking, "Empress, the Empress was just provoking you earlier..."
Yu Youhan spoke indifferently, "She succeeded."
Yu Youhan was clear, the moment she stepped into Yangxin Palace, she had already lost.
There was no choice, after all, this Dog-like Lackey was her Heart Demon.
The red silk firmly bound the two, preventing her from allowing anyone else to intervene before finding a solution!
Especially the Empress!
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, my interactions with the Empress were but for show, in my heart, there is only one Empress." Chen Mo professed his loyalty sincerely.
Yu Youhan glanced at him skeptically, "It seemed to me that you were enjoying your chat, even about to gift her small clothes."
Chen Mo hurriedly explained, "The Empress discovered my business in making women’s clothes, asked for some, I couldn’t possibly refuse... But rest assured, Your Majesty, the exclusive underwear I’ve prepared is for Your Majesty alone, never to be gifted to anyone else!"
Yu Youhan coldly huffed, "I’m not keen... But tell me, why did you touch the Empress’s leg?"
Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed, speaking lowly, "I originally wanted to touch Your Majesty’s, but Her Majesty had just withdrawn her leg, I accidentally touched hers instead..."
Yu Youhan paused in bewilderment.
To dare such a thing in front of the Empress, this servant really has gall!
But hearing him say that somewhat eased her heart.
"So you’re saying, it was my fault?"
Chen Mo hastily replied, "I wouldn’t dare!"
Yu Youhan narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him, "How did the Empress’s leg feel when touched?"
Without hesitation, Chen Mo replied, "Not as good as Your Majesty’s!"
Yu Youhan’s eyelids twitched.
Remembering their previous absurd actions, a faint blush swept unnoticed across her cheeks.
Silence fell in the vast hall.
Chen Mo stood bowing his head, too afraid to even breathe.
After a moment, a cool voice sounded:
"What does this exclusive underwear... look like?"