I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1377: Chapter 532: The Sikong Sisters’ Secret! The Princess’s Physical Examination!

Chen Mo looked at the two women on the bed, a bit dumbfounded, "Isn’t this Sikong Zuiyue and her sister? How did they end up here?"

Chu Yanli explained, "After dealing with Wanqi Shuofeng, I waited and waited but didn’t see you return. Later, I learned from that Qi Ye that you went to the Demon Suppression Department, worried you might be in danger, so I hurried over."

"By the time I reached the East Suburb, you’d already left, but these two were still fighting tooth and nail..."

Chen Mo frowned and said, "So you brought them back?"

"What else could I do?" Chu Yanli said helplessly, "Given Wei Xuan’s nature, if Sikong Zuiyue fell into his hands, she’d be dead for sure... We somewhat have a bond, couldn’t just push her into the fire pit, right?"

"I remember there were quite a few from the Sikong family present then, why not just let them take her back?" Chen Mo asked, puzzled.

Chu Yanli sighed and said, "I initially thought the same, but Sikong Zuiyue refused, probably worried Sikong Qinglin’s special status might cause backlash from her clan..."

Although Sikong Qinglin was born into a noble family, relations with her clan were like water and fire, while Sikong Zuiyue’s attitude differed, wanting to repair the relationship, as if feeling some guilt towards her...

Chen Mo rubbed his temples.

He didn’t want to get involved initially, after all, dealing with aristocratic families was never a good thing.

Moreover, Sikong Qinglin belonged to Wei Xuan; interfering rashly might end up offending him.

Now the struggle with Wu Lie had reached a critical stage, with Wei Xuan holding a crucial position as the Commander of the Sky Scale Guard. Although not expecting his help, he shouldn’t recklessly make enemies either.

Chu Yanli understood his concern and said, "Currently, the palace is under strict lockdown, it’s hard to bring people in. I have to oversee the Chen Mansion, can’t leave, so they can only temporarily stay here. Once their injuries stabilize, I’ll send them away quickly, won’t cause you any trouble."

Chen Mo waved his hand and said, "The situation is as it is, let’s not mention these things, I have some bond with Sikong Zuiyue too, won’t just watch her die."

Hearing this, Chu Yanli smiled sweetly and said, "I knew you were the best, brother-in-law~"

"..."

Chen Mo’s mouth twitched, "I’ve told you, stop calling me brother-in-law!"

Chu Yanli blinked her watery eyes and muttered, "Tsk, men always say one thing but mean another, back in the Xuanqing Pool, you reacted much more fiercely to that title..."

"Ahem, that’s enough!"

Chen Mo’s expression was slightly awkward, couldn’t help interrupting.

This woman acted without restraint, especially after undergoing Dragon Blood modification, she completely let herself go, even he felt a bit overwhelmed.

He walked to the bedside, looking at the two unconscious women.

Although they were sisters, they looked and behaved differently.

Sikong Zuiyue had a mystique blending exotic charm and innocence.

While Sikong Qinglin, though voluptuous and mature, still carried a youthful naïveté in her brows and eyes...

It seemed contradictory, yet in a subtle harmony.

"The attack was truly ruthless, clearly aiming to kill!" Chen Mo examined them with his Divine Sense, shaking his head.

Though the two had no external injuries, their breath was weak, their meridians in chaos, severely wounded... Especially Sikong Zuiyue, her organs were badly damaged, if untreated promptly, might impair her Dao Foundation.

He flicked his hand to send Vitality Essence into their bodies, easing their pale complexions.

This could only temporarily stabilize their qi; complete recovery needed gradual nurturing, not something done overnight.

"Help me prop her up." Chu Yanli came with a bowl of soup, saying, "This is my precious Nine Revolutions Rebirth Powder, only this little left, spilling it would be a huge waste."

"Oh, alright."

Without much thought, Chen Mo lifted Sikong Zuiyue up.

Though her height was similar to Chu Yanli’s, belonging to the category of tall women, her body was surprisingly light, soft as though boneless, skin silky smooth like satin, emanating an indescribable fragrant scent.

Chu Yanli pried her lips open with a spoon, slowly feeding her the medicine liquid.

"Sikong Zuiyue is too soft-hearted after all, else with her strength, even if that girl had taken the Forbidden Medicine, she wouldn’t be a match." Seeing the two unconscious, Chu Yanli shook her head, "Wei Xuan knew this well, so he sent Sikong Qinglin to force the sisters to fight each other; his mind is truly vicious."

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, saying, "I recall you detesting aristocratic families, wishing you could uproot them, why a different attitude towards Sikong Zuiyue?"

Chu Yanli was silent for a moment, then said, "Those families hold power, monopolize the economy, corrode the nation and harm the people, truly abhorrent, but not devoid of insightful individuals opposing such bone-sucking practices, Chan’er was one, even paid a painful price for it..."

Chen Mo nodded and said, "I’ve heard about this from the Princess."

"Actually, the Sikong family’s situation is similar, such deeply entrenched clans inevitably face internal power struggles." Chu Yanli said, "Sikong Zuiyue’s branch was originally the main line, supposedly entitled to inherit the clan leader’s position, but before the ritual commenced, the old clan leader unexpectedly perished. During the power vacuum, they were besieged by several collateral branches, causing heavy casualties, only under desperate cover from fellow clansmen did they manage to escape..."