I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 917

Chapter 917: Chapter 342: Master Yu’s Intimate Service! The Empress Gets Caught by Her Mother?! (Part 2)

"Although many criticize it because of this, it indeed stabilized the situation and helped the new monarch secure the throne."

"Until Wu Lie completely took control of the government, reorganized the Central Secretariat, and began to heavily use Lv Huaiyu, Wei Xuan gradually retired to the background."

"But even though he hasn’t attended court sessions for years, his position has always been retained, and to this day no one dares to mention his name openly. This has almost become a taboo in the court..."

"Like the Empress?" Chen Mo interjected.

Yu Youhan gave him a sidelong glance.

Indeed, it’s quite similar; both of their reputations were forged through bloodshed.

"By the way, there’s another rumor that’s quite interesting."

Yu Youhan recalled something and said, "Back then, when demons caused chaos in the Capital City and Wu Lie contracted a deadly disease, the governance was in disorder, and even a demon possessed a prominent minister."

"Wei Xuan used extraordinary measures, reporting after execution, ordering his subordinates to cleanse anyone suspicious."

"He himself entered the palace with a sword, guarding the entrance of Qianji Palace, not moving an inch for dozens of days until the grand array was completed."

Chen Mo was somewhat surprised, "I didn’t expect that even though he held a high position, he was still so loyal, actually personally protecting the sovereign?"

"It wasn’t just to protect the sovereign." Yu Youhan said calmly, "The demon’s methods were treacherous, hard to guard against. He was not only preventing demons from entering but also stopping Wu Lie from leaving... If Wu Lie showed any sign of abnormality, he would decisively act and kill the monarch with his own hands."

?!

Assassinate the monarch?

Chen Mo’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.

No wonder Wu Lie was reluctant to heavily use Wei Xuan; it turns out his loyalty was not to the Emperor, but to the state.

Back then, protecting the monarch was for the Great Yuan; later, intending to assassinate the monarch was also for the Great Yuan. For such a solitary minister, Wu Lie’s feelings must be more of dislike than appreciation.

"It’s just a rumor, after all, there is no way to verify it." Yu Youhan said, "But judging from Wei Xuan’s style of conduct, such a rebellious act seems normal."

Chen Mo pondered, "Then his sending me to the Southern Border is likely the Emperor’s order?"

Yu Youhan nodded slightly, "I think so too. Wu Lie probably has some ulterior motives."

Chen Mo clicked his tongue.

Wei Xuan with intentions to assassinate the monarch, an Imperial Consort plotting against the national fortune, an Empress who has an affair, a Princess who slashes the bedchamber with a sword, and the Prince Yu Mansion colluding with the Demon Clan...

The vast Capital City is full of rebels.

The fact that the Emperor has gotten to this point means he’s had quite a life.

"But it doesn’t matter; if Wu Lie had the intention to kill me, he wouldn’t have waited until now." Chen Mo said, "Moreover, with Yin Tiankou still alive, the Gu God Sect remains a threat, might as well take this opportunity to completely resolve it."

Previously, he was only in the Transcendence Realm, forced to be cautious at every turn, but now having stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm, he feels much more confident.

As long as he doesn’t encounter an Ultimate Venerable or a top First Grade, there should be no problems in protecting himself.

Besides, there are some other reasons.

On one hand, he has been separated from Shen Zhixia for some time, and he misses her terribly, wanting to visit that girl at Martial Saint Mountain.

Secondly, the Taoist Secret Realm is about to open soon, according to the original plot, the location should be near Qing Province. After dealing with matters in the Southern Border, he can conveniently make a stop there.

As Chen Mo was contemplating, his body suddenly trembled.

"Hiss?!"

"Empress?"

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