I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 58 - 46 Lord Chu’s Immense Official Authority!

Shangguan Yunfei’s mouth twitched, "Mr. Chen, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?"

Chen Mo shrugged, "Tiandu City is so vast, with no clue, it’s like looking for a needle in the ocean. Rather than bumping around like a headless fly, better to drink a bit of wine, listen to some tunes, stroke some thighs..."

"..."

Those words sounded hauntingly familiar...

At this moment, Lin Jingzhu said sternly, "Mr. Chen, isn’t that a bit too much?"

Shangguan Yunfei’s eyes sparkled, could it be that Lin Catcher was stimulated and ready to get down to serious business?

With Lin Jingzhu’s abilities, if she could focus and investigate wholeheartedly, coupled with the Demon Suppression Department tracking the demon energy, perhaps she really could solve the case before the deadline!

"I am a lady, how can I go to the Imperial Music Bureau?" Lin Jingzhu said discontentedly.

Chen Mo stroked his chin, "I did overlook that, well then let’s just drink here... with the misty rain and slightly tipsy, it’s indeed quite pleasant."

"Then you should first punish yourself with three drinks," Lin Jingzhu said.

"Indeed I should," Chen Mo agreed amiably.

?

Question marks written all over Shangguan Yunfei’s forehead.

How could these two be so unreliable?

With only half a month left, they should be racing against time, and they still have the mood to drink leisurely?

Especially Chen Mo, the case was that he was in charge, and now even the Empress was paying attention to this matter. If it is messed up, he would have to bear the main responsibility!

"Wait, could it be that Mr. Chen already has some leads?"

"It must be, otherwise how could he be so calm?"

"The reason he’s not telling us is because it’s our first collaboration and there isn’t mutual trust established yet..."

Shangguan Yunfei looked at Chen Mo, who was leisurely drinking and seemed completely unconcerned, but the fleeting sharpness in his eyes indicated he had his own deep thoughts!

With thunder in his chest and a calm face like a flat lake, Mr. Chen really is unfathomably deep!

Shangguan Yunfei was having an intense drama in his heart, not knowing that Chen Mo was simply slacking off.

Solve the case?

Without witnesses or a clear motive, not even Di Renjie could help.

Rather than wasting time for nothing, it might as well get the task assigned by the Empress done... but in the end, he was bound to be punished by the Empress...

"Life is like a thong; a step forward brings a whole lot of trouble, a step back and you’re drenched in mess... survival in the crevice is not easy, is it?"

Mr. Chen sighed in his heart and drowned his sorrows in liquor.

...

The rain grew heavier, and the raindrops, big as soybeans, pattered against the window, making a crisp sound.

Lin Jingzhu was sitting by the window, leaning against the rain screen, with the scent of wine rising to her cheeks, painting them a blush like high-quality rouge and powder.

She glanced over at Chen Mo and downed her cup of wine in one go.

She had drunk a bit too much today.

Mainly it was all Chen Mo’s fault; his face was a sight for sore eyes, simply looking at him made her drink readily...

Suddenly, a rapid sound of horseshoes came from outside.

Pat pat pat—

She turned her head to look, only to see four riders breaking through the rain curtain, galloping towards them, among them was the burly man who had been beaten earlier.

The other three, two clothed in purple brocade garments, were powerfully built, and there was an old man with white hair and beard, whose body seemed to evaporate the falling rainwater, even distorting the air around him slightly.

Following in the distance was a black two-horse carriage with no insignia, the curtain of the carriage was tightly drawn, making it impossible to see inside.

"Having hit the underling, now comes the elder, looks like I’ll be busy again."

Lin Jingzhu was nonchalant, this was a common occurrence for her.

The four approached the area, reining their horses to a stop, and the white-haired elder asked, "Is this where you got beaten?"

The burly man nodded, "This is the place, they might have already run away, but I’ve remembered her face..."

His eyes scanned around, and suddenly he saw at the window of the second floor of the Drunken Moon Restaurant, a woman was smiling at him, raising her cup.

"It’s her!"

The burly man gritted his teeth with veins bulging in his bloodshot eyes, filled with hatred.

"Let’s go."

""

Several people dismounted and walked into the restaurant.

The waiter hurried over, "What would the guests like to drink..."

"Scram!"

Bang!

The brawny man kicked the waiter out, who spat out blood and knocked over the tables and chairs nearby.

Seeing his fierce demeanor, the patrons around bowed their heads, daring not to make a sound, afraid of inviting trouble.

Thump thump thump——

The four quickly ascended the stairs.

The proprietor stealthily came out and dragged the unconscious waiter behind the counter.

Running a restaurant in Tiandu City, one naturally doesn’t lack insight; these men clearly had important backgrounds and were not meant to be trifled with. Damaging some furniture was far preferable to losing lives.

Reaching the second floor, the brawny man took the lead into the private room but as soon as he stepped in, his entire body was sent flying out!

An old man with white hair raised his eyebrow and caught the man with a steady hand.

A clear voice came from the private room: "Causing trouble and injuring others with objects, according to the ’Da Yuan Law’, deserves eighty strokes of the cane... Have you forgotten the pain just because the scars have healed?"

The man couldn’t help but shiver.

Those fifty strokes he received earlier had left a deep psychological shadow on him.

Had he not taken a "Solid Essence Pill," he would be struggling to even walk now...

The white-haired old man sneered, "So young yet so foolish!"

He stepped into the private room to see two men and a woman inside.

A man in black was sitting with his back to him, drinking by himself; another middle-aged man was holding the bridge of his nose, seemingly contemplating the philosophy of life; and the spirited young woman sitting opposite was resting her legs on the table, with a black staff in hand.

"Was it you who injured my son?" The white-haired old man looked at the woman and said gravely.

Lin Jingzhu nodded and said, "If the person you’re referring to is your son, then yes, it was indeed me who did it."

The white-haired old man narrowed his eyes, "Since you know the ’Da Yuan Law’ so well, you must be aware that attacking Imperial Officials is a grave crime, right?"

Lin Jingzhu nodded, "I’m aware."

"Good, then come with me."

The white-haired old man unveiled his badge and said sternly, "I am Sky Scale Guard Hundred Household Officer Chu Zhuo! You’ve committed violence in public, with evidence conclusive. I am now apprehending you to face the consequences!"

Hundred Households Chu was also brooding with anger.

Lately, things hadn’t been going his way. Two of his General officers, one was thrown into the Imperial Prison, the other was "turned," leaving his forces leaderless and at the bottom of the hierarchy.

And now, Chen Mo was promoted to Hundred Household Officer, a direct threat to his own position!

Remembering what Chen Mo said that day about "a widow sleeping without someone over her," Chu Zhuo deeply agreed and resolved to find a ’big leg’ to cling to.

Luckily, the young master of the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue had just reached out to him with an olive branch.

Chu Zhuo was ecstatic!

The Ministry of Revenue controlled the taxes and salaries, they were the purse of the court!

If he could cling to this substantial support, he would enjoy endless glory and wealth in the future!

He and Young Master Zhou had arranged to meet at the teahouse today, and he even specifically asked his son, who served in the Imperial Army, to join, wanting to make an impression in front of Young Master Zhou.

After all, with Chu Zhuo’s age, this was his limit, but if Chu Chen could be lifted up, he would have a bright future!

Yet this cursed son almost got beaten to death on his way here!

"To let this old man lose face in front of Young Master Zhou, this isn’t over!"

"There are too many eyes here, acting rashly could damage one’s reputation. Once I take you back to the government office, I’ll make sure you neither live nor die as you wish!"

Chu Zhuo’s eyes coldly fixed on Lin Jingzhu, as he contemplated how to torment her.

However, upon hearing his identity, Lin Jingzhu was not the least bit scared; instead, she looked curiously at the man in black.

"Mr. Chen, is this your colleague?"

"Hmm?"

Chu Zhuo frowned, taking a closer look, that figure seemed somewhat familiar...

"Lord Chu exuding quite the official power." The man in black said flatly.

"Chen, Chen Mo?!"

Chu Zhuo’s scalp tightened!