Chapter 614: 697
Soaking in the bath barrel, Chen Mo let out a moan, the feeling was incredibly comfortable, all the pores on his body were relaxing, his joints cracking, and his meridians expanding.
He carefully sensed, feeling an unparalleled shock and excitement in his heart.
After this great battle, he found that his cultivation had improved significantly.
He wondered where the cause lay?
After thinking carefully, he indeed discovered a few reasons.
During this period, he had absorbed the Emperor’s Qi to break through, keeping himself in a meditative state, and even though he exercised his muscles and bones with the Profound Celestial Dragon, the meridians within his body hadn’t fully stretched.
But this time in the great battle, his entire body received thorough exercise, making him tired, but the benefits he gained were far better than sitting in meditation.
Sure enough, exercise is good for the body...
Chen Mo closed his eyes to rest, but suddenly heard footsteps outside the door, just about to sense them, he saw all his wives rushing in.
"Are you alright, my Lord?"
"Husband, are you hurt?"
"Master, let me massage your shoulders..."
A group of wives gathered around Chen Mo, caring for him attentively.
Enjoying Jiang Ning’s massage, Chen Mo responded to each: "I’m fine, I’m fine, their swords cannot harm me; it’s just that I’m a bit tired and need some rest."
"Then would you like to go to my room, my Lord? I’ll serve you to rest." As Zhao Jiangning massaged his shoulders, her jade hand suddenly slid to Chen Mo’s chest.
"Your Highness, are you sure you’re serving the Master for rest and not making him more tired?" Luo Zhen said.
Zhao Jiangning blushed: "Didn’t the Master say that this would make him feel refreshed?"
"Cough cough..." Hearing this, Chen Mo suddenly coughed violently, causing a burst of stifled laughter from the women.
"Alright alright, let’s not crowd around. Husband has been combating the enemy for so long and is already tired, I’ll stay with Jiang Ning to serve, while the other sisters should go down first."
Wu Xin’Er stepped forward, interrupting the women’s chatter.
Hearing these words, although the ladies were reluctant, Wu Xin’Er, as Prince Zhen Nan’s Consort, managed the inner quarters well and was Chen Mo’s capable help, her words held a certain weight.
"Then I’ll go make some snacks for the Prince. Once he is rested, he can have some." Luo Zhen pulled Xu Miaozhen’s hand, saying: "Miaozhen, come help me."
With that, the two women left hand in hand.
Seeing this, the other girls also left one after another, leaving only Wu Xin’Er and Zhao Jiangning to serve Chen Mo.
Wu Xin’Er took a towel from the side and helped Chen Mo wipe his body, saying, "The Empress Dowager is here."
Chen Mo was stunned.
"She said she came to see Jiangning," Wu Xin’Er added.
Chen Mo paused, somewhat understanding the situation from Wu Xin’Er’s words, and nodded lightly: "Where is the Empress Dowager now?"
Chen Mo still didn’t intend to confess.
This kind of thing, knowing it in your heart is enough, no need to say it out loud.
"Here at the mansion, although we came together earlier, she didn’t follow us through the journey..." Wu Xin’Er said.
Chen Mo slightly raised his hand, Zhao Jiangning quickly grabbed it, gently kneading, as he said: "Now that Jizhou’s matters are settled and King Yan’s rebellion is quelled, other vassal princes and forces pose no threat, so no need to worry too much..."
Wu Xin’Er knew he was talking about what’s coming next, so she didn’t interrupt, instead, she listened carefully.
"Xin’Er, Jiang Ning, I wish to make the Empress Dowager the Empress; what do you think?" Chen Mo hesitated for a moment, then said.
Zhao Jiangning quivered slightly, didn’t speak, and continued to massage Chen Mo’s arm.
"Quite good." Wu Xin’Er, wise and discerning, had already noticed some signs at the start of the reform, and seeing many of Chen Mo’s proposals being led by Xiao Yunxi later deepened her suspicion.
Now that Chen Mo brought it up, it confirmed her speculation.
Her husband had been planning it all along.
Actually, Wu Xin’Er also had a bit of a conspiracy theory about this.
Once the Empress Dowager becomes the Empress, all trouble will aim for her, making her a target for all criticism.
The country should still be ruled by men, and when stability and peace are achieved across the world, Xiao Yunxi, the empress, will need to step down.
By then, Chen Mo’s accession will be what the people want, long desired by the world, and opposing voices will greatly reduce.
After all, if Xiao Yunxi can be Empress, why can’t Chen Mo be Emperor?
If Chen Mo knew of Wu Xin’Er’s thoughts, he would certainly shout injustice.
His heart was not on Canglan Continent, but giving away such a large foundation to others, he surely wouldn’t be willing.
People are selfish, so he planned to leave his foundation to those around him when he goes.
And Xiao Yunxi, undoubtedly, was the most suitable.
She was the daughter of the Xiao Family. Although the Xiao Family declined with Xiao Yunqi’s fall, the foundation remained and could assist her.
Moreover, she was the Empress Dowager, with her family dominating the scene, which was not unusual in the Imperial Dynasty.
After exchanging some thoughts with Wu Xin’Er, the water now felt a bit cold, so Chen Mo got out of the bath.
The two women blushed deeply.
Although they had seen each other in such situations many times, seeing Chen Mo stand naked in front of them, they couldn’t help feeling shy.
Wu Xin’Er brought clothes, serving Chen Mo as he dressed.
She stood elegantly in front of Chen Mo, with a tall and slender, graceful figure, matched with a cold and soft beautiful face with a hint of pink blossoming, making Chen Mo feel moved.
And serving Chen Mo to dress inevitably led to some body contact. Chen Mo took the chance to hold Wu Xin’Er’s waist, lifting her chin, and said: "Let’s not bother dressing; it’ll need to come off again, quite troublesome."
In the previous battle, Chen Mo also used the Red Dragon Demon Arm, and now his body felt somewhat heated and restless.
Wu Xin’Er’s eyes flashed: "Husband, aren’t you... tired?"
"There’s still some strength left..." Chen Mo lifted Wu Xin’Er in his arms, heading toward the bed, and Zhao Jiangning followed with a blushed face.
...
Xiao Yunxi, standing in the rear courtyard of Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion, hesitated for a long time, but eventually went ahead, for if she didn’t see Chen Mo safe with her own eyes, she couldn’t be at peace.
Upon reaching outside Chen Mo’s room, hearing those heart-stirring sounds, her cheeks immediately turned a shade of March peach blossom, her breathing unsteady, listening for a while, she spat in exasperation:
"Tsk, I was so worried about him... but if he can still bully others, he must be fine..."
Xiao Yunxi felt extremely uncomfortable in her body, really wanting to rub her legs together, not daring to listen any longer, she fled in a panic.
...
Inside the canopy.
Zhao Jiangning, holding Chen Mo’s arm, her face flushed red, at this moment, Chen Mo spoke: "The Empress Dowager came by earlier."
"Ah," Zhao Jiangning exclaimed.
"Right outside the room."
"Why didn’t you say so sooner, Master... the Empress Dowager must have heard everything." Zhao Jiangning raised her hand to cover her reddened face.
"I wanted to say it, but didn’t you ask me not to stop at that time..."
