I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1319: Chapter 509: Sisters Working Together, Never Tiring! Shuishui’s Blitz Cram Session! (2)

However, as she passed by Ye Henshui, her wrist was grabbed.

"Henshui?" Ye Zi’e looked down.

Ye Henshui turned her head slightly, speaking softly, "Sister has exhausted herself to be with Mr. Chen, even at the risk of offending Her Majesty the Consort. After finally achieving her goal, can she really let it go so easily?"

Ye Zi’e sighed, "What if I can’t let go? I’ve thought it through. In the end, someone has to make a choice. It’s not like we can both..."

"Why not?" Ye Henshui interrupted.

"...Hmm?" Ye Zi’e was stunned.

Ye Henshui continued, "Don’t do unto others what you don’t want done to you. I can’t imagine being separated from Mr. Chen, so why would I expect my sister to do the same?"

Ye Zi’e came to her senses, stammering, "But this sort of thing is... really disgraceful..."

Ye Henshui countered, "And was it not disgraceful when sister drugged Mr. Chen?"

"..." Ye Zi’e was speechless.

Ye Henshui slowly lifted her head, her cheeks tinted with crimson, her white eyelashes fluttering gently. Her eyes shimmered with a reflective light, "Sister is only a step away from becoming a Grandmaster. Are you really willing to let past efforts go to waste? As they say, sisterly collaboration makes the work easier. We share the same roots, our hearts linked. With my help, I’m sure sister’s advancement will be even faster."

[・_・?]

Ye Zi’e stared blankly at the girl in front of her.

She thought that after revealing everything, Ye Henshui would be angry, jealous, or even resentful, but she never expected this kind of reaction!

Originally, she was agonizing over how to balance the relationship between the three of them, but Ye Henshui, in her frank demeanor, hid a more rebellious spirit than her own!

"Does this mean it doesn’t bother you at all..." Ye Zi’e’s voice was dry.

Ye Henshui shrugged, her tone indifferent, "You said it yourself, Mr. Chen is never short of women. If he’s going to share with others, why not with his sister?"

It actually kind of makes sense...

Ye Zi’e wasn’t sure if she should be happy or uneasy; something seemed more complex than she thought.

"Could it be that sister doesn’t want to?" Ye Henshui blinked.

Ye Zi’e’s throat moved, "It’s not that, but we still need Chen Mo’s consent for this..."

"Don’t worry, with his personality, how could he refuse when it’s handed to him?" Ye Henshui’s eyes curved like crescents as she said loudly, "Mr. Chen, I know you’re eavesdropping outside. Am I wrong?"

Creak—

A moment later, the door opened.

Chen Mo walked in with a cat in his arms, smiling sheepishly, "For the record, I wasn’t eavesdropping; you were just too loud... Households Commander Ye, I told you, Shuishui is more open-minded than you think. Do you believe me now?"

Ye Zi’e’s face burned crimson, her heart beating wildly.

Sisterly collaboration making work easier—this was indeed too open-minded!

Paper Flying Girl sat on Chen Mo’s shoulder, arms crossed, sizing up Ye Zi’e, "Come on, stop pretending to be innocent, you’re all ink. Based on my experience, breaking up with Chen Mo on the surface means you’ll secretly get back together anyway. It’s better to be upfront."

Ye Zi’e hung her head lower.

She truly wasn’t confident she could completely sever ties with Chen Mo.

"Besides, it’s not your fault; blame this flirtatious fool," Paper Flying Girl scoffed, muttering, "Already outrageous enough with master and apprentice, now true sisters join in, and he even wants to trick me into having his child—truly despicable..."

According to the terms of that Golden Contract, the only way to regain sect control was to bear Chen Mo’s child.

But that would mean master and disciple sharing a husband!

This kind of shameless act, she couldn’t bring herself to do it!

But then again, the mighty Daoist Venerable sharing with a disciple seemed not that big of a deal...

Paper Flying Girl daydreamed, unaware that her bottom line was slowly diminishing.

...

...

Ye Zi’e felt dizzy and a bit unreal, but at least today’s outcome was better than she anticipated.

As long as Ye Henshui didn’t reject her relationship with Chen Mo, everything else could be discussed. Though there was still a distance between the two, with time and interaction, they could slowly grow closer.

"Let’s end it here for today. I have some government affairs to handle at the office," Ye Zi’e said seriously to the refined face, "Henshui, remember, no matter what happens in the future, I am your family. That will never change."

"Mm." Ye Henshui nodded, obediently, "Understood, sister."

Ye Zi’e reached out to pat the snowy hair, her expression full of doting. Then she glanced at Chen Mo, feeling a mix of gratitude and shyness, "Mr. Chen, I’ll be on my way then."

Chen Mo nodded, "Safe travels, Households Commander Ye."

After Ye Zi’e left, Chen Mo’s expression turned somber, his brows furrowed as he stared intently at Ye Henshui, "Why?"

Ye Henshui looked puzzled, "What do you mean, sir?"

Chen Mo reached out and pinched her cheek, kneading it like dough, his tone displeased, "You know what I’m talking about. If you mind so much, why not just say it?"

Ye Henshui always hid her emotions; she was actually very sensitive. Gu Manzhi had undergone desensitization training for a long time before she accepted the three-way relationship. Facing her own sister now, how could she be so easy-going?

Not to mention, suggesting the three of them cultivate together...

This could only mean she was pretending.

Ye Henshui’s smile gradually faded, her long lashes lowering, hiding the unclear emotions in her eyes.

After a while, she finally spoke, "Sister is incredibly loyal to Consort Yu. The fact that she discovered me implies keen insight. Though sect matters have been temporarily concealed, who’s to say it won’t be uncovered later? If the Moon Brilliance Sect gets exposed, not just the master and the Holy Daughter—Mr. Chen would be affected too..."

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, "So you want to drag Ye Zi’e into this too?"

Ye Henshui shook her head, "She likes Mr. Chen anyway. I’m just going with the flow."

"You even proposed the three of us cultivate together, is that just going with the flow? What if she agrees? How would you handle that?" Chen Mo said irritably.

"Then we’ll cultivate together. As long as Mr. Chen is happy, I’d willingly agree," Ye Henshui pouted, whispering, "After all, Mr. Chen promised sister he’d help her break through to a Third-rank Grandmaster, while I’ve been with the master for so long and haven’t even breached the Fourth Rank..."

The underlying bitterness was almost palpable.

Don’t be fooled by her indifferent façade; this girl was clearly brimming with jealousy.

Chen Mo suppressed his laughter, scooped her up by the waist, and headed behind the screen, "Since the room is booked, to leave it unused would be a waste. We may as well take this chance for an intense tutoring session."

"Intense tutoring?" Ye Henshui’s cheeks flushed red, her tone panicked, "But the master is right next to us..."

Chen Mo replied casually, "It’s fine; she hasn’t seen anything she hasn’t seen before."

"No, don’t undress yet..."

Ye Henshui’s words abruptly stopped, her expression freezing at the sight.

"Hmm???"

"This—this seems different from before?"

...

...

"This guy is so brazen. Does he think of me as air?" Paper Flying Girl ruffled the cat’s fur with an angry pout.

"Meow~" the cat mewed softly.

"What? You want to take a look? Is that a good idea?" Paper Flying Girl hesitated.

Soon, a pleading, increasingly intense sound emanated from the embroidered bed, so compelling it could make one’s heart race.

"This man has no sense of restraint. Shuishui’s health—who knows if she can bear it? He’d better be careful..."

Paper Flying Girl hesitated briefly, then tiptoed towards the screen, moving stealthily.