CHAPTER 213: CHAPTER 117 AMBUSH! EMPRESS, I’VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH! (6K)

"Why did Chen Mo do this?"

After the anger subsided, the Empress calmed down, sensing something amiss.

While the gold medal may save one from execution, if the situation is severe, punishment is still possible.

She knew that Chen Mo and Jian Yinsan had a longstanding grudge, but Jian Yinsan had already been removed from his position as Deputy Thousand Households, posing no threat to Chen Mo. Why would he execute him publicly, giving rise to gossip?

Sun Senior Palace Lady responded, "According to what I know, after Chen Mo acquired the inheritance from the Secret Realm, he was surrounded by Jian Yinsan and the Hundred Household Officers of the Donghua Region branch. This led to the conflict..."

The Empress, upon hearing this, understood.

Stealing someone’s opportunity is like killing their parents; new resentment added to old grudges, fighting to the death is not surprising.

Though both were after opportunities, Chen Mo hid his identity, ventured alone into the Secret Realm, and faced off against the Heavenly Prides of the sect with his own ability.

But Jian Yinsan abused his power, sought personal revenge, and exploited the name of the Sky Scale Guard for personal gain.

Their strengths were instantly distinguished.

"You mentioned earlier that Chen Mo obtained the inheritance?" the Empress inquired.

Sun Senior Palace Lady nodded, "The Cangyun Mountain Secret Realm has caused quite a stir this time, with hundreds of participants, no fewer than four of the Qingyun Ten Masters came, including chief disciples from Martial Saint Sect and Tianshu Pavilion."

"Chen Hundred Household Officer was the leader in all three trials!"

"Finally, he overwhelmed the crowd and seized the ultimate Immortal Palace inheritance!"

?

The Empress was stunned.

Her beautiful oval face showed some bewilderment and shock.

"Two chief disciples from Three Saint Sect went? And neither could defeat Chen Mo?"

Sun Senior Palace Lady said, "That’s right, especially Zi Lianji from Martial Saint Sect, who is seriously injured, likely defeated by Chen Mo."

According to reliable sources, Zi Lianji suffered a sword wound.

Among the five, only Chen Mo is skilled in sword technique.

"..."

The Empress fell silent.

The court is not lacking top-tier experts, but upon close examination, there lie hidden worries.

Veteran experts like Eunuch Jin are aging, and among the younger generation, few are outstanding, currently in an embarrassing situation of transition.

Looking at the Cloud Top Ranking, only two seats among the ten masters are occupied, and they are at the bottom.

Thus, the court spared no expense to build the Heavenly Martial Arena, aiming to inject fresh blood and cultivate talents who can shoulder great responsibilities independently.

"I knew this little thief had some skills, but I didn’t expect him to be so capable!"

"In front of heroes across the world, stepping over the heads of two major sects, truly bringing glory to our Great Yuan court!"

"Good, very good!"

The Empress revealed a cheerful smile.

The Three Saint Sect, considering itself highly and resistant to authority, has always been a thorn in her side!

Although their status couldn’t be shaken for the moment, crushing two Heavenly Prides already allowed her to vent her anger heavily!

For a moment, she forgot about all the various "wrongdoings" committed by Chen Mo.

"Your Highness, there’s one more matter I don’t know if it’s appropriate to mention..."

Sun Senior Palace Lady’s tone held some hesitation.

The Empress, in a good mood, said, "Speak without reservation."

Sun Senior Palace Lady hesitated for a moment before saying, "Apparently, after Chen Hundred Household Officer left the Secret Realm, a sound akin to that of the Great Way resonated, containing sixteen words..."

The Empress curiously asked, "What sixteen words?"

Sun Senior Palace Lady whispered, "The Purple Star initially shines, the sword and shoes tread frost, bearing the heavenly mandate, destined to reverse Heaven and Earth!"

As these words were spoken, the palace fell into a deadly silence!

Sun Senior Palace Lady hurriedly knelt, tremblingly saying, "Your Highness, calm your anger! It’s merely bewitching words, explaining nothing! The rumors might be wrong..."

Bearing the heavenly mandate, destined to reverse Heaven and Earth?

The meaning behind these words is incredibly terrifying!

Now, with the turbulent situation in the Great Yuan and Chen Mo’s unique identity background, if investigated deeply, there might even be suspicions of rebellion!

After a long while, a sigh was heard from behind the screen.

The Empress’s soft murmurs could faintly be heard:

"Indeed, I knew this all along..."

"What exactly should I do with this little thief? I can’t possibly let him run rampant... No, as the Eastern Palace Empress, how can I lack principles?"

Sun Senior Palace Lady: ???

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Imperial Music Bureau, Liuyun Inn.

In the tavern, a woman dressed in a purple gown adjusted the strings, the piano melody echoing around, resembling a heavenly sound.

Several young noblemen gathered for revelry, with Yan Linghu among them, embracing a companion, his rugged face flushed, evidently having drunk quite a bit.

Initially, he had great ambitions to defeat Chen Mo in Martial Arts.

But after witnessing Chen Mo blow up the Red Puppet with a single punch, he completely recognized the gap between them, losing interest in cultivation and frequenting places of pleasure, indulging in drinking, living a dream-like life.

Xu Junxuan gazed at the woman on stage, exclaiming, "Wow, Zi Yan’er’s piano skill is truly impressive, her appearance and figure are also top-notch!"

Another shook his head, "After all, she was a former Oiran, definitely not lacking. Had it not been for Chen Mo’s generous gifting of three thousand taels, she wouldn’t have been pushed down by Yu’er..."

"Cough cough!"

Xu Junxuan let out a cough.

The person immediately realized, shut his mouth, and dared not speak further.

Yan Linghu’s expression was a bit unsightly.

Yu’er ascending to the position of Oiran, he played a significant role.

However, spending the money was truly suffocating... Investing two thousand five hundred taels, not even making a splash, instead becoming a laughingstock.

Though the money is still at The Cloudwater Hall, available for consumption anytime, does he dare to go?

What if he runs into Chen Mo, and gets beaten into a body cast, to whom would he complain?

And after knowing about this, his father Yan Peizhi scolded him angrily, tightening his wallet, prompting him to urgently demand repayment from Jian Yinsan.