I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon
Chapter 281 - 134: Flying Dragon Riding Face! Three-Person Bath?! (6K)_3

Chapter 281: Chapter 134: Flying Dragon Riding Face! Three-Person Bath?! (6K)_3

Gurururu——

Chen Mo almost couldn’t hold it in.

As bubbles rose to the water’s surface, Lin Jingzhu’s face changed slightly, and she quickly tightened her grip.

The outcome was inevitable...

"Hmm~"

Lin Jingzhu’s body trembled, her pretty face turned crimson red, her eyes filled with shame, and steam rose from her head.

Fortunately, the steam in the pool was thick, and the Empress did not notice anything unusual.

"Little aunt, we’re almost done with the bath, shall we go?"

"Why the rush? We haven’t even been here for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea; we usually soak for at least an hour."

The Empress was particularly afraid of meeting Chen Mo now, totally in a state of ostrich-like avoidance mode...

An hour?!

Chen Mo, listening from underwater, felt a bit anxious.

He’s not a turtle; he can’t hold his breath for that long...

He stretched out his hand and patted Lin Jingzhu’s thigh, signaling her to quickly lead the Empress away.

Lin Jingzhu squeezed her legs, asking him to wait patiently, she would think of a solution.

Time passed by slowly.

Yet, the Empress showed no intention of leaving.

Seeing more and more bubbles rising, Lin Jingzhu knew Chen Mo couldn’t hold on much longer, feeling anxious, she decided to simply drag the Empress out by force.

At this moment, the Empress’ expression changed slightly, frowning, she said: "You unruly girl, what are you touching!? "

"Huh? I didn’t..."

Lin Jingzhu paused mid-sentence, suddenly realizing something.

"Tsk, still touching! I really can’t deal with you!"

The Empress shivered, her cheeks flushed, and she shot an annoyed glance at Lin Jingzhu.

Feeling she might do something outrageous if they stayed any longer, she turned and headed for the edge of the bath.

Lin Jingzhu breathed a sigh of relief, supporting herself on the Jade Platform, and slowly got up, but her legs were weak and she almost toppled back into the pool.

A large hand steadied her firm derrière.

Lin Jingzhu turned to look and saw under the clear water, Chen Mo grinning up at her.

"Thank you, Lin Catcher, gurururu—"

"..."

Embarrassed beyond words, Lin Jingzhu covered her burning face and ran out as if escaping.

...

After confirming both had left, Chen Mo slowly surfaced from the water.

Thinking of the splendid sight earlier, his heart couldn’t help but skip a beat.

Lin Jingzhu truly had skin as pure as snow and bones like jade, flawless like a perfect gemstone, and as for the Empress, the visual impact was almost too much for him to bear right there...

"Bathing has its risks, caution must be taken!"

At this moment, text prompts flashed before his eyes:

["Lin Jingzhu’s" Favorability Rating has increased.]

[Current progress: 55/100 (Mutual Affection).]

[Favorability reached the threshold, second stage reward unlocked.]

[Received special item: Dao Essence Crystal.]

[Received special item: Refining Stone.]

"..."

Chen Mo shook his head helplessly.

It was just because I took an extra look at you in the bath...

Your Majesty the Empress, it’s not my fault!

Worried someone might come in soon making it difficult to slip away, Chen Mo dared not linger any longer.

Using True Yuan to dry his clothes, he dressed neatly, and once confirming no one was outside, tiptoed away from the palace pavilion.

After wandering around nearby for a while, he finally encountered a palace servant and asked her to take him back to Yangxin Palace.

As soon as he stepped through the palace gate, he saw the Empress pacing anxiously inside the main hall.

Several palace servants were kneeling on the ground, their faces pale as paper.

"I ordered you to take care of Chen Mo, and this is how you do it? "

"He was missing as soon as he finished lunch, and we couldn’t find him until now. He’s weak and frail, a gust of wind could topple him, what if he fell into a well and drowned?! "

The Empress’ robe swayed as she rebuked in anger.

"This servant deserves to die, please calm your anger, Your Highness!"

The palace servants prostrated themselves, trembling all over.

"If something were to happen to Chen Mo, you’d all have to..."

"Ahem, Your Highness..."

Her words abruptly halted, and the Empress turned around to see Chen Mo standing there safe and sound in front of her.

"Where did you run off to?" the Empress frowned and asked.

"I went for a walk and got lost, it had nothing to do with these palace attendants, I hope Your Highness will calm down." Chen Mo softly explained.

He didn’t drown in a well, but he almost drowned in the bath...

Seeing that he was fine, the Empress’ anger subsided, and she waved her hand saying: "Alright, you may all leave now."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your leniency, this servant will withdraw."

The palace servants, as if granted amnesty, bowed and withdrew.

"The Imperial Palace is large and the routes are intricate. Next time you want to go for a walk, you’d better take a palace attendant with you, lest you get lost or wind up somewhere you shouldn’t be," the Empress seriously advised.

Chen Mo nodded and said: "I shall keep that in mind, Your Highness."

Looking at his handsome figure in white, the Empress’ expression became somewhat unnatural, and she cleared her throat: "Ahem, how is your health now?"

"Thanks to Your Highness’ care, I’m much better now."

At this point, Chen Mo recalled something and said: "Oh, I heard from Sun Senior Palace Lady that Your Highness personally accompanied me last night, I am unworthy of such great favor from Your Highness, and feel utterly overwhelmed."

The Empress’ cheeks slightly heated, but she maintained her composure: "It’s nothing, you shone brightly during the Martial Arts Examination and brought glory to the court, it was only right for me to show some concern."

"Your Highness’ grace is boundless, I have no way to repay it."

Chen Mo bowed and after some hesitation, cautiously inquired: "I was not in my right mind last night, I hope I didn’t do anything inappropriate?"

The Empress clutched her slender hands behind her tightly, her oval face impassive, and she scoffed, "If you had done anything improper, do you think you’d be standing here safe and sound now?"

"True, as long as I didn’t offend Your Highness, it’s fine."

Relieved by her words, Chen Mo sighed.

The Empress bit her lip with her pearly whites, her eyes full of resentment.

More than just an offense!

It was downright rebellious and outrageous, utterly scandalous!