I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 135 - 96: Empress, Don’t Look Back, I Am Your Majesty!_4

Chapter 135: Chapter 96: Empress, Don’t Look Back, I Am Your Majesty!_4

The bureaucratic review generally consists of four stages: job reporting, performance evaluation, public deliberation, and grading.

If one feels the evaluation is unfair, they can submit a petition. After verification, if there are indeed insurmountable reasons, the Ministry of Personnel will consider reevaluating.

Chen Mo stepped forward, his voice clear and resonant, "The apprehension of so many cases by Ding Fire Department is not solely due to my efforts. Much credit goes to General Li and the brothers of the government office, who have worked tirelessly through day and night; they are the true creditworthy ones!"

A nearby junior officer recorded Chen Mo’s speech for the final evaluation.

Chen Mo then shifted his tone, saying, "Of course, this also wouldn’t have happened without the contributions of... Vice Thousand Households Jian..."

"Hm?"

Jian Yinsan slightly startled.

What does this mean?

Is he trying to make peace and ease the tension?

However, Chen Mo’s following words completely stiffened his expressions.

"If it were not for Lord Jian’s overwhelming greed and embezzlement leading to fiscal deficits, I would not have gone to Linglan County to handle cases for reward silver, nor would I have uncovered the insidious plots of the Demon Clan."

"If it were not for Lord Jian’s dereliction of duty and laziness, resulting in a mountain of unresolved cases and forcing our brothers to work day and night, how could they have developed their potential and grown?"

"If it were not for Lord Jian’s habit of flattering those above and deceiving those below, our brothers might not have united as they have, nor could I sit so securely in my position as Hundred Households."

"In summary..."

Chen Mo bowed respectfully to Jian Yinsan, "Ding Fire Department’s achievements today, owe much to Lord Jian indeed!"

"..."

There fell a dead silence on the scene.

Everyone stood frozen in place.

Deng Hongtao’s expression was bizarre; having served as the Director of the Examination Department for so many years, he had never heard such a job report...

Jian Yinsan’s eyelids twitched, his face turning rapidly red with rage as he burst out, "Nonsense! You’re framing and biting back! Chen Mo, you must be responsible for your words..."

Just then, Yu Huai interjected, "Lord Jian, calm down. It’s Chen Mo’s time to report. When it’s your turn, you’ll have the opportunity to explain."

With that, he turned to the junior officer, "Record everything Mr. Chen said, and it will all be presented to the Eastern Royal Palace."

"Yes."

The junior officer responded.

Jian Yinsan’s eyes were aflame with anger, grinding his teeth almost to breaking, but there was nothing he could do.

Yu Huai, looking at Chen Mo, had eyes filled with admiration — "This boy is like me." — This sarcastic skill was simply infuriating with no payback... Truly Chen Zhuo’s son, vicious enough! It’d be a damned waste not to be an official critic!

At this moment, a slightly sharp voice rang out:

"Oh, it seems I’ve come at a bad time?"

Everyone turned their heads towards the sound.

Entering was a figure dressed in a blue satin jacket.

"Eunuch Jin?"

Deng Hongtao startled, quickly bowed, "What brings you here, sir?"

Hearing this name, everyone understood, and they all bowed politely.

In the court, there is only one Eunuch Jin, the Chief Steward and the Imperial Chamberlain, Golden Crow!

Eunuch Jin smiled and said, "On His Highness’s order, I’ve come to invite Hundred Households Chen to the palace. I hope I’m not disturbing everyone?"

Empress summoning Chen Mo to the palace? And personally by Eunuch Jin himself?

The implications...

Deng Hongtao’s heart tightened, hastily replying, "Not at all, we just finished the review."

The following public deliberation and grading no longer required Chen Mo’s presence.

"Oh?" Eunuch Jin glanced at the documents and record books beside him and said, "Well then, I might as well take these case files to the Eastern Royal Palace."

"Of course, you may."

Deng Hongtao picked up the brush, swiftly scribbled a couple of notes on the case files, and gave them to Eunuch Jin, "Please, bother you then."

Eunuch Jin reached out to take them, looked at Chen Mo with a smile, and said, "Hundred Households Chen, please follow me. The Royal Palanquin awaits outside."

"...Yes."

Chen Mo left the government office following Eunuch Jin.

Unsure of why the Empress desired to see him, but he felt certain it’s not good news...

...

The atmosphere in the government office calmed down.

Deng Hongtao glared fiercely at Jian Yinsan.

Thank goodness he hadn’t meddled in any way; he was almost dragged down by this fool! Lacking foresight, who else would he dare to offend?

"Hundred Households Chen’s inspection is complete; next, we will inspect Lord Jian!"

"Rest assured, as per Lord Jian’s request, I will handle it impartially and shall show no favoritism!"

With these words, Deng Hongtao swept away in a huff.

"..."

Jian Yinsan looked bewildered and astonished.

Originally, today was supposed to be about watching Chen Mo make a fool of himself, how come it all backfired on him in the end?

Moreover, the Chen Family is clearly aligned with the Imperial Consort Faction, yet the Empress still sent a Royal Palanquin to invite Chen Mo to the palace... He feels like his brain cells are not quite enough to handle this.

At this moment, a figure clad in white floated over.

Xu Qingyi’s expression was cool, she indifferently said: "On Her Majesty the Consort’s orders, I am here to invite Hundred Households Chen to the palace... Huh? Where is Chen Mo?"

???

Jian Yinsan’s body shuddered.

This Chen Mo guy... he’s playing both sides?!

...

...

...

Yangxin Palace.

Chen Mo, following the Palace Servant, walked through the palace corridor and came to the inner hall.

The Palace Servant pointed to a seat for him, saying softly: "Mr. Chen, please sit for a moment, Her Highness will arrive shortly."

"Thank you, miss."

Chen Mo smiled and said.

Hearing this address, the servant’s cheeks reddened slightly, she dared not look at his handsome face, and quickly turned away.

This was Chen Mo’s second visit to Yangxin Palace, his heart was less apprehensive. Recalling the events that had just occurred, he couldn’t help but feel annoyed.

"If it weren’t for the collaboration of three Government offices and the help of Six Gates, today’s imperial inspection would have been impossible to manage, all because the Busty Empress arranged for me to take the brunt at Ding Fire Department..."

"I have to stare fiercely later, with wide eyes!"

Chen Mo casually picked up a cake from the table and bit into it with vigor.

Anyway, there’s so much here, one less won’t be noticeable.

"Is it tasty?"

Suddenly, a somewhat languid and characteristic voice rang out.

Chen Mo turned his head to look, and saw a figure in bright yellow emerge from behind the glazed screen.

"I have the honor to meet the Empress."

Chen Mo hurriedly stood up, about to bow, but a gentle breeze supported him.

"No need for formalities."

The Empress, with graceful steps, approached him, her poise dignified, her golden hairpin not the slightest bit wobbly.

They were only a few feet apart, her phoenix eyes gazing somberly at him.

"This palace asks you, is it tasty?"

...

Chen Mo couldn’t answer right now.

Because he was shocked by the sight in front of him.

Under the power of the Golden Eyes of Truth, the Empress’s palace gown gradually became transparent, revealing fair and delicate skin, smooth like jade.

She wasn’t wearing the big red Golden Phoenix Bellyband from before, instead, she was wearing...

A camisole and fishnet stockings!

Wait, isn’t this my design?!

The hefty Chest is lifted by the hollowed-out underwear, looking even more prominent, creating an exaggerated contrast with her slender waist.

The black mesh enveloped her legs, the opulent flesh marked by clear indentations, slick and sumptuous without being greasy...

Who would have thought, under the dignified palace gown would be such a provocative attire?!

The Empress saw Chen Mo remaining silent for a long time, frowned as she looked up, her gaze meeting his purple-gold eyes.

Thump—

Her heart pounded suddenly!

This inexplicable sensation of shock was just like when the Princess had held the Heavenly Decree Seal!

That pressing feeling of facing the destiny of a nation made it difficult for her to breathe, feeling as if she was being looked down on from a great height.

The Empress’s legs softened, her figure involuntarily falling backwards...

?

Chen Mo suddenly came back to his senses, reaching out to embrace the Empress, his hands sliding down along the palace gown, accidentally pressing on the protrusion.

The atmosphere suddenly became deathly still.

Their eyes met.

They were very close, could clearly feel each other’s breath.

Those phoenix eyes were full of confusion, bewilderment, cluelessness, disbelief...

Chen Mo’s mind twitched, his hand grabbed once more, and belatedly replied: "Tasty."

The Empress: "..."

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