Chapter 1275: Chapter 488: Jealousy! The Empress and Consort’s Path of Cultivation! (Part 2)

"Idle time is still idle time, so massage my feet for me."

"Yes."

Chen Mo skillfully picked up the Exquisite Feet and gently started massaging them.

The Empress, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous. She decisively kicked off her palace shoes, removed her silk stockings, and pushed her delicately carved foot into his lap.

"I want a massage too!"

"As you command."

Chen Mo freed a hand and lifted the Empress’s ankle.

The Empress’s body couldn’t help but tremble. Not being used to foot massages, she inevitably felt a bit sore and ticklish.

But seeing Yu Youhan’s calm demeanor, she still gritted her teeth and resisted showing any discomfort.

This was Chen Mo’s first time comparing the foot shapes of the two ladies —

The Imperial Consort’s ankles were slender like newly sprouted willows after the rain, her arch was elegantly distinct, her toes were pure and translucent, as clean as if untouched by the smoke of the world.

In contrast, the Empress’s feet were more petite and delicate, her skin as fine as jade, with faint green veins visible, her nails colored like rosy clouds, exuding a faint pink luster, akin to plump pearls.

One could say it’s like comparing spring orchids to autumn chrysanthemums, each with their own merits.

"Little thief, which one of our feet do you think looks better?" The Empress asked with a blush on her face.

"Both have their distinct qualities — the Empress’s leans towards athletic while the Imperial Consort’s leans towards business. But as for practicality, further testing is needed," Chen Mo replied solemnly.

"What a bunch of nonsense..." The Empress listened, bewildered, tilting her head and saying, "Since we still have time, why don’t you teach me that ’Unveiling the Hidden Reverse Essence’? Or maybe you two can demonstrate it first?"

"This..."

Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed, glancing guiltily at the Imperial Consort.

Seeing this, the Empress pouted and huffed, "We’re in this together now, so why is Imperial Consort Yu being so stingy even with a Cultivation Method?"

Yu Youhan’s eyelids twitched, and she said in a deep voice, "Since you’re so eager to learn, I’ll teach you, lest you say I’m stingy!"

She flicked her hand, releasing a ghostly light that entered the Empress’s mind, instantly flooding her Sea of Consciousness with information.

After carefully reviewing the content, the Empress’s face turned beet red, stammering, "I didn’t expect such an absurd Magic Technique to exist in this world!"

It turns out that ’Unveiling’ refers to such a thing!

So these two must have already been through it?

The wretched little thief, truly dishonest!

Yu Youhan crossed her arms, a cold smile playing on her lips, "Didn’t you say you wanted to see a good demonstration? The Cultivation Technique has been taught, now you can start your performance."

"..."

The Empress’s cheeks felt as if they were on fire, and she wished she could find a hole to hide in.

Though she and Chen Mo had already explored alternative paths, she certainly couldn’t act recklessly in front of this woman, right?

Seeing her flustered, Yu Youhan sneered, "If you’re too scared, just forget it. Hurry back so you don’t delay my important affairs."

"Who’s scared? If we’re doing this, then let’s do it!"

The Empress took a deep breath, biting her lip, and suddenly stood up.

"Your Majesty?"

Chen Mo hadn’t yet figured out what was going on when she had already reached out, undoing the ties at her waist. The palace gown slipped off, revealing skin as white as snow.

A thin layer of underwear barely supported her plump figure, the straps on her fragrant shoulders pulled taut, as if about to snap at any moment. Her slender waist suddenly tapered, forming an exaggerated curve with her hips.

Suppressing her embarrassment, the Empress raised her chin, provocatively looking at Yu Youhan, "I’m ready, now it’s your turn!"

Yu Youhan was momentarily dazed, her bosom heaving.

The original intention was to drive this woman away and enjoy Dual Cultivation with Chen Mo. Unexpectedly, this woman’s face was even thicker than the palace walls of the Imperial City and was ready to get serious?!

"Could you both calm down!"

Chen Mo sensed something was off and tried to mediate.

However, by this time, Yu Youhan’s competitive spirit was completely ignited.

Both ladies had established a relationship with Chen Mo, and they would likely live under the same roof in the future. If she constantly conceded, wouldn’t she always be suppressed?

"In the palace, I may call you Empress, but in the Chen Family, you must call me madam!"

The Chen Family’s Wife never admits defeat!

Yu Youhan’s plain long dress swiftly slipped away, her skin smooth as porcelain, her figure slender, as if a person from a painting, without a single flaw.

"Chen Mo, why are you still standing there?"

"Little thief, I’m ready too. Can we start cultivating?"

Consort Yu and the Empress lay on the small couch, their gazes colliding, the tension in the air becoming increasingly intense.

"..."

Chen Mo’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his heartbeat quickening slightly.

The scene before him inevitably gave him a sense of unreality.

To have the Empress and the Consort in such a position simultaneously, even if he were truly the Emperor, it wouldn’t be any greater than this, would it?!

However, his remaining rationality told him that the more this was the case, the more dangerous it became. Both of them were angry now, and if anything went wrong, he might end up nailed down or worse!

"Ahem, maybe we should just..."

Before Chen Mo could finish his words, he suddenly felt his body lighten and found himself pressed onto the bed.

Yu Youhan flipped over, straddling his waist, her cyan-blue eyes gazing at him softly, "Weren’t you quite adept the last time you bullied me? Or is it because Jiang Yuchan is here, and you can’t let go, worried she’ll get jealous?"

"I have no such intention... huh?!"

Chen Mo’s expression froze as he looked up, only to see the Empress had already grabbed the Ink Treasure at some point.

Her almond eyes were misty, barely suppressing her shyness, as she leaned down and extended her three-inch Ding Xiang, "I won’t lose to this wicked woman!"

...

...

The night unfolded, the sky gradually darkening.

Outside the Frozen Sky Palace, Xu Qingyi and Sun Senior Palace Lady stood at the door like two statues.

"It’s been almost five hours now, why hasn’t Her Majesty the Empress come out yet?" Sun Senior Palace Lady looked a bit worried, as the female demon’s temperament was unpredictable and ruthless; she could do anything.

But thinking of Chen Mo being there, she felt somewhat reassured.

If there’s anyone in the palace who could manage Yu Youhan, it should be Mr. Chen...

Knock knock knock—

Just then, there was a knock on the hall door, followed by the Empress’s voice from behind it: "This palace will have a long conversation with the Consort tonight, Sun Senior Palace Lady, you may leave first."

"Hmm?"

Sun Senior Palace Lady was slightly startled.

A long conversation through the night?

When did their relationship become so good?

She hesitated and asked, "Your Majesty, are you sure..."

"Do as this palace says; come back first thing tomorrow morning to pick me up." The Empress’s tone bore an undeniable authority.

Sun Senior Palace Lady dared not say more, lowering her head, speaking: "As you command, Your Majesty."

Following that, Yu Youhan’s voice also sounded: "Qingyi, you may leave as well."

"Yes." Xu Qingyi nodded in agreement.

Once the two had left, with a soft "creak," the hall door opened a sliver.

The Empress peeked out with her head wrapped in a scarf, dressed in black, tight-fitting clothes, quietly ensuring no one was outside before tiptoeing out of the sleeping quarters, followed by Chen Mo and Yu Youhan.

"..."

Seeing her looking so much like a thief, Yu Youhan rolled her eyes, "Just covering your face, what’s the point? Those two mounds are practically about to burst from your clothes, who wouldn’t recognize that?"

The Empress lowered her head to look, the prominent features were indeed conspicuous. Blushing, she said, "This is because I didn’t prepare in advance, and the little thief’s clothes don’t fit... But being careful is still good, Linqing Palace is full of Wu Lie’s spies. If I appear rashly, it might alert them."

"But you’re barely able to stand right now. Are you sure you can keep up?" Yu Youhan raised an eyebrow.

Recalling the day’s events, the Empress’s legs twitched a bit.

For five whole hours, she was practically a map being traced upon. If it weren’t for stubbornness not willing to admit defeat, along with Chen Mo continuously supplying her with Vitality Essence, she probably wouldn’t even be able to lift a finger...

However, she had her own reasons for wanting to go along.

Knowing Yu Youhan’s temperament, once the Crown Prince was located, she’d undoubtedly strike mercilessly.

Should both the Emperor and Crown Prince perish, not only would the court’s stability be jeopardized, but the nation could also teeter on collapse. If the Demon Clan and Barbarian Tribe seized the chance to invade, the consequences would be unimaginable!

She didn’t care about the Chu Family’s fate, but she didn’t wish to see common folk suffer.

"No matter, I can hold on." The Empress gritted her silver teeth.

"Suit yourself, but don’t blame this palace if you’re discovered."

Yu Youhan waved her hand, and their figures slowly vanished into the night.