Chu Yanli was stunned.
Even after all these years, she had never seen the Empress show this kind of expression...
If mutual love can endure long, is it necessary to stay together every day?
Only at this moment did she truly understand the Empress’s feelings for Chen Mo; it was simply a fondness for this person, unrelated to Dragon Qi or destiny.
Thinking about her secret arrangements with the Crown Prince, she couldn’t help but feel a touch of shame—
Have I become the third party interfering in someone else’s relationship?
No, if you really count, I might be the tens of third party...
Chu Yanli hesitated for a moment but finally decided to confess, opening her mouth: "Yuchan, actually I..."
Knock knock knock.
Suddenly, a knocking sound was heard, followed by a palace attendant’s voice outside the door:
"Your Highness, Eunuch Jin requests an audience."
The two exchanged a glance and composed themselves.
The Empress spoke, "Let him in."
"Yes." The palace attendant responded.
A moment later, Eunuch Jin walked in briskly, bowed before the two, and saluted, "Your servant greets Her Majesty the Empress and Her Highness the Princess."
"How did it go? Did Chen Mo pass the test?" The Empress asked directly.
Eunuch Jin nodded, "Mr. Chen successfully entered the painted world and met Elder You."
Upon hearing this, the Empress felt somewhat complicated, not knowing whether to be happy or worried.
This meant Chen Mo would be caught in this endless whirlpool, hard to escape, yet deep down, she congratulated herself for not misjudging; he truly was that special person.
Although she spoke casually about "lovers not needing to be together every day," in reality, she longed to be with the little thief day and night, unwilling to be apart.
"What inheritance did Chen Mo receive?" The Empress asked after regaining her composure.
Chu Yanli frowned and said, "That old dragon is rather stingy, and since Chen Mo isn’t a Chu Family member, odds are he’ll only get some scraps..."
Eunuch Jin showed an odd expression.
Even though he knew Yangxin Palace was isolated from any probing, he instinctively lowered his voice, "Ahem, Elder You has given him a drop of his heart blood."
With these words, the air became suddenly dead silent!
"What did you say? Heart blood?!" Chu Yanli’s beautiful eyes widened, exclaiming incredulously.
Eunuch Jin nodded, "I witnessed it with my own eyes; it’s undoubtedly true, Mr. Chen has received bloodline inheritance and has already fused it into his body."
"..."
Chu Yanli struggled to swallow.
As someone who had entered the painted world previously, she naturally understood what the words "bloodline inheritance" signified.
"So in the old dragon’s eyes, Chen Mo is the one who can inherit the True Dragon’s legacy?"
"He already carries Dragon Qi, now with Dragon Blood, an unparalleled feat, even the ancestors weren’t as remarkable..."
Chu Yanli’s eyes grew increasingly bright.
Perhaps the method to rid Dragon Qi corrosion truly lies within him?
Even if it cannot extend lifespan, it doesn’t matter, as long as someone can complete unfinished tasks for her.
She was curious too, with both Dragon Qi and Dragon Blood’s blessings, coupled with her fullest support, how far could Chen Mo go?
The Empress suddenly came to her senses, frowned, "Has the matter of the Heavenly Armory been discovered by anyone else?"
Eunuch Jin replied, "Zhengkai activated the ’Taixu Barrier,’ concealing the heavenly secret, ensuring no one is aware."
"That’s good." The Empress instructed, "Keep an eye on Chen Mo’s side; report to me immediately if there’s any anomaly."


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