I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 219

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?"

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